Multiplication Missing Factors

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that divides another number evenly, meaning there is no remainder. In multiplication, factors are the numbers being multiplied together to get a product.

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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Identify two factors of 24.

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The factors of 24 include pairs such as (3, 8), (4, 6), and (2, 12).

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What are the two factors of 18?

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The factors of 18 include pairs such as (2, 9), (3, 6), and (1, 18).

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What is the relationship between factors and products?

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Factors are the numbers that are multiplied together to obtain a product. For example, in the equation 3 x 8 = 24, 3 and 8 are factors, and 24 is the product.

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How can you find missing factors of a given product?

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To find missing factors, divide the product by one of the known factors. The result will be the missing factor.

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What are the factors of 12?

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The factors of 12 include pairs such as (3, 4), (2, 6), and (1, 12).

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What is the smallest factor of any number?

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The smallest factor of any number is always 1, as 1 can divide any integer without leaving a remainder.

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What are the two factors of 4?

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The factors of 4 include pairs such as (2, 2) and (1, 4).

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How do you determine if a number is a factor of another number?

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To determine if a number is a factor of another number, divide the larger number by the smaller number. If the result is a whole number with no remainder, then it is a factor.