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Why is a factor almost the same as a divisor?

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They're different words for the same thing.

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Is 6 a divisor of 8?

No. A divisor is the same as a factor and six is not a factor of eight.


Is divisor a synonym for multiple?

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Why is a factor game not called a divisor game?

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Can the factor game also be called the divisor game?

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What is another word that relates to common factor?

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Why can the greatest common factor be called the greatest common divisor?

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