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A factor is a number which, when multiplied by another number makes a third number. The factors of 9 are 3 and 3. The factors of 12 are 2, 2 and 3. SO 3 is a common factor of 9 and 12.
No. 6 has 3 as a factor. 12 has 3 as a factor.
Any number can be a common factor. 3 is a common factor of 9 and 12.
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Not necessarily. The GCF of 9 and 12 is 3, the GCF of 9 and 18 is 9.
All numbers have factors. Some numbers have some of the same factors as other numbers. These are common factors. If the factor is a prime number, it is a common prime factor. 3 is a prime number. 3 is a factor of 9. 3 is a factor of 12. 3 is a common prime factor of 9 and 12.
No, 9 is a multiple of 3 but not a factor of 12.
Take the number 9 and figure out what whole numbers you could multiply together to get that answer. Exclude the numbers and 9. Now take the number 12 and figure out what whole numbers you could multiply to get it. Exclude 1 and 12.When you're all done, look at them to see what number they have in common. That will be your common factor!
9 enlarged by a factor of a number is 9*y
It can be. 9 is a factor of 18.
No, 3 is a factor of 9.
No, 9 is a factor of 36.