what makes a factor?

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2007-03-19 20:56:58 · 2 answers · asked by Teresa M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

A whole number, that can be multiplied by a number (can be the same one) to give the number you want.

2007-03-19 21:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by 5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When a-number can be expressed as multiples of 'prime numbers' alone, each on re of said 'prime numbers' is a factor of said a-number.

2007-03-20 04:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by kkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋