Factoring Flashcard

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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.

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Which number is a factor of 14? Options: 4, 6, 7, 9

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7

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Which number is a factor of all numbers? Options: 5, 10, 0, 1

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1

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Which number is a factor of 12? Options: 5, 4, 8, 24

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4

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Which number is NOT a factor of 24? Options: 8, 4, 6, 7

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7

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the factors of a number?

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To find the factors of a number, list all the integers that can be multiplied together to produce that number.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two factors.