Math Definitions - Letter P
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Prime Factor
Definition of Prime Factor
A prime factor is a factor of a number that is a prime number.
In other words, a prime factor of a number is a prime number that can be multiplied by an integer to give the original number.
You can find prime factors of every number. So, every number can be written as a product of its prime factors.
For example, the prime factors of \(14\) are \(2\) and \(7\), because \(14 = 2 \times 7\).
For example, the prime factors of \(54\) are \(2\) and \(3\), because \(54 = 2 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3\).
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter P
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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