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Factor in mathematics definition.
3 5 15 therefore 3 and 5 are the factors of 15.
One of two or more numbers algebraic expressions or the like that when multiplied together produce a given product.
For example 3 and 6 are factors of 12 because 12 3 4 exactly and 12 6 2 exactly.
2 and 3 are factors of 6 because 2 times.
Multiplying two whole numbers gives a product.
The other factors of 12 are 1 2 4 and 12.
Factor in mathematics a number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly i e with no remainder.
The numbers that we multiply are the factors of the product.
Illustrated definition of factor.
Verb used with object.
6 and 3 are factors of 18.
In mathematics factorization or factorisation see english spelling differences or factoring consists of writing a number or another mathematical object as a product of several factors usually smaller or simpler objects of the same kind.
Any of certain substances necessary to a biochemical or physiological process especially those whose exact nature and function are unknown.