Factoring

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What is Factoring?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down a number or an expression into its component parts, called factors, that when multiplied together give the original number or expression.

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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. For example, 2 and 5 are factors of 10.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What are multiples?

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Multiples of a number are the result of multiplying that number by whole numbers. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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List the first (4) multiples of 5.

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5, 10, 15, 20.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 18?

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The GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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Which number is a multiple of 7? 14, 15, 16, 17?

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14 is a multiple of 7.

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What is the GCF of 8 and 20?

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The GCF of 8 and 20 is 4.

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Is 36 a multiple of 9?

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Yes, 36 is a multiple of 9.