FACTORS

A factor is one of two or more numbers that are multiplied to give a product. The numbers that are being multiplied are called factors of the product.

Example: 4 and 3 are factors of 12, because 4 x 3 = 12

Example: What are ALL the factors of 24?

Think it through: Ask yourself, "What numbers can be multiplied together to give you a product of 24?"

1 x 24
2 x 12
3 x 8
4 x 6

So, the factors of 24 are 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24.

COOL LINKS:

Factors - This site will tell you the factors of any number! Check it out!

Dr. Math Explains the Difference Between Multiples and Factors

GAMES:

What is one Factor of the number? - When you get to this site, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see if you can find factors of a number!

The Factor Game This is a printable game that you can play with a friend or parent.