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Understanding prime numbers, factors, and multiples

NumberStructure and calculation

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Prime numbers are defined as integers greater than one that only have two positive factors: one and the number itself.
  • For example, the number 5 is prime because its only divisors are 1 and 5.
  • The first few prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.
  • These numbers play a significant role in number theory and have applications in various mathematical fields, including cryptography.

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How are factors determined for a number?

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Factors are determined by finding integers that divide the number evenly without a remainder.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Prime numbers have exactly two factors.

Factors are used to simplify fractions.

Multiples are produced by integer multiplication.

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