Multiples and Factors

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What are multiples?

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Multiples are the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, etc.

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What are factors?

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Factors are numbers that can be multiplied together to get another number. For example, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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List all the factors of 36.

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1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36.

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Is 2 a prime number?

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Yes, 2 is a prime number because it has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself.

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What is the only even prime number?

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The only even prime number is 2.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a number that has more than two factors. For example, 4, 6, and 8 are composite numbers.

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Is 18 a composite number?

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Yes, 18 is a composite number because it has factors other than 1 and itself.

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are numbers that divide another number evenly, while multiples are the results of multiplying a number by integers.

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Is 40 a multiple of 5?

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Yes, 40 is a multiple of 5 because 5 x 8 = 40.

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.