Factors and multiples

The comprehension of factors and multiples must be understood to understand pre-algebraic relations.

A factor is a number that can be divided evenly into another given number without leaving a remainder. When a number fits the aforementioned definition, that number is called a factor of the given number.

For example,

• Since ${\displaystyle 7*2=14}$, 7 and 2 are both factors of 14.
• Since ${\displaystyle {\frac {30}{6}}\ =5}$, 6 and 5 are factors of 30.

Factors come in handy when simplifying equations. The highest factor of a number will always be the number itself and the lowest factor of a number will always be 1.

Here are some example problems!

Find the value of the variable.

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