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Definition
Factor; an integer that divides another integer evenly without a remainder.
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How it's used
Used strictly in mathematical contexts to describe numbers that divide another number evenly without a remainder. It is the standard term taught in Hong Kong schools for primary and secondary mathematics. Unlike everyday speech, it does not carry metaphorical meanings or slang usage.
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The factors of twelve are not just one and two.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with 倍數, which refers to multiples. Remember that factors are smaller than or equal to the number, while multiples are equal to or larger than the number.
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