multiples and factors

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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, multiples of 3 include 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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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, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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Is 62 a multiple of 8?

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No, 62 is not a multiple of 8.

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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 are the factors of 24?

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The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24.

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Which number is NOT a factor of 30?

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7 is not a factor of 30.

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What is the smallest multiple of any number?

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The smallest multiple of any number is the number itself.

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How do you find the factors of a number?

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To find the factors of a number, divide it by whole numbers starting from 1 up to that number and check which divisions result in whole numbers.

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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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Can a number have more than two factors?

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Yes, a number can have multiple factors. For example, 12 has six factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.