Multiples, Factors and Prime Factors (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Definition of multiples
Definition of multiples
Results from a number's times table
How to find multiples of a number
How to find multiples of a number
Multiply by 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
Definition of factors
Definition of factors
Whole numbers dividing exactly into a number, no remainder
Starting point for finding factors systematically
Starting point for finding factors systematically
the number, then test in order
When to stop in systematic factor finding
When to stop in systematic factor finding
When a number repeats from earlier pairs
What prime factorization means
What prime factorization means
Expressing a number as prime numbers multiplied together
First step of factor tree method
First step of factor tree method
Split the number into any two factors
What to do when you reach a prime in factor tree
What to do when you reach a prime in factor tree
Circle it - it's a final answer
When factor tree is complete
When factor tree is complete
When only prime numbers remain
Prime factorization of 420
Prime factorization of 420
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Every positive integer has unique prime factorization
All factors of 24
All factors of 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
