6th Grade · The Number System
Factor
6.EE.A.3
Definition
A whole number that divides evenly into another number, leaving no remainder.
Examples
- In 3 × 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors of 12.
- Factor pairs of 12 include 1×12, 2×6, and 3×4.
Key rule
A factor divides another number evenly, with no remainder.
Memory hook
Multiplies with a partner to make the product.