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Definition of multiple
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The product of a number that occurs in ascending order (Ex. 12 is a multiple of 6)
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Definition of factor
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A factor is a number that divides easily into a product (Ex. 3 is a factor of 12)
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Definition of a prime number
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Any whole number that only has 2 factors (1 and itself) (Ex. 11)
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Definition of a composite number
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A whole number that has more than two factors. (Ex. 25)
