Factors

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number.

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Which is a factor of 12?

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3

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Which number has 2 as a factor?

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26

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Which is a factor of 15?

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3

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What are the factors of 32?

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1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32

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Which number is a factor of 16?

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4

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How do you find factors of a number?

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To find factors, divide the number by whole numbers starting from 1 and see which divisions result in whole numbers.

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What is the smallest factor of any number?

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1 is the smallest factor of any number.

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Can a number have more than two factors?

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Yes, most numbers have multiple factors.

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What is a prime factor?

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A prime factor is a factor that is a prime number.