Factors and Multiples
Introducing the concepts of factors and multiples and identifying them for given numbers.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a factor and a multiple of a number.
- Construct a list of all factors for a given number like 24.
- Explain the relationship between multiplication and finding factors and multiples.
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