Description
Factors are an essential concept in mathematics, forming the building blocks of numbers. A factor is a whole number that divides another number completely, leaving no remainder. For example, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12 because each of these numbers divides 12 evenly.
In this lesson, you will:
Understand the Concept: Learn what factors are and how they relate to division and multiplication.
Identify Factors: Discover methods for finding all the factors of a given number.
Prime Factors: Explore prime factorization to express a number as a product of its prime factors.
Common Factors: Learn how to find factors shared by two or more numbers, including the greatest common factor (GCF).
Applications of Factors: Understand the practical uses of factors in simplifying fractions, solving problems, and analyzing patterns in numbers.
Through clear explanations, solved examples, and practice problems, you’ll develop a strong grasp of factors and their significance in mathematics and beyond.