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Number Theory
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Factor | all the whole numbers that can be divided exactly into another number |
| Common Factor | a number that will divide into two numbers evenly. Two is a common factor of 4 and 14. |
| Prime Number | a counting number that can only be divided by 1 and itself |
| Factor Tree | a diagram showing prime factors |
| Composite Number | a whole number that can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 or itself |
| Greatest Common Factor | GCF - the largest whole number that can be divided by both parts of a fraction |
| Factor Pair | a pair of numbers that are multiplied together to form another number called the product |
| Prime Factor | a prime number that divided exactly into a given number |
| Multiple | a number that can be divided exactly by another number |