Multiples, Factors, and Multiplication

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the result of multiplying that number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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What is the first multiple of any number?

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The first multiple of any number is the number itself. For example, the first multiple of 5 is 5.

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How do you find the multiples of a number?

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To find the multiples of a number, multiply that number by 1, 2, 3, and so on. For example, the multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, etc.

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together to get a product, while multiples are the results of multiplying a number by integers.

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What is 8 times 7?

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8 times 7 is 56.

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List the first five multiples of 6.

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The first five multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30.

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If a number is multiplied by 2, what happens to the number?

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The number doubles. For example, if you multiply 5 by 2, you get 10.

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What are the factors of 15?

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The factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5, and 15.

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What is 2 times 15?

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2 times 15 is 30.