Question

Match the vocabulary to the proper definition.

1. a number that divides evenly into a given number
2. a whole number greater than one that has more than two positive factors
3. a prime number that divides evenly into a given number
4. the largest number that divides evenly into two or more given numbers
5. a whole number greater than one that has exactly two positive factors: one and itself greatest

A. prime factor
B. composite number
C. prime number
D. common factor
E. factor

Answer 1

A. prime factor -> 3. a prime number that divides evenly into a given number

B. composite number -> 2. a whole number greater than one that has more than two positive factors

C. prime number -> 5. a whole number greater than one that has exactly two positive factors: one and itself

D. greatest common factor -> the largest number that divides evenly into two or more given numbers

E. factor -> 1. a number that divides evenly into a given number