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3 x 2 = 6 ... So 6 is a multiple of 3, (and 6 is a multiple of 2), because 3 can be multiplied by an integer (whole number) to equal 6.

6 / 3 = 2 ... So 3 is a divisor of 6, (and 2 is a divisor of 6), because 6 can be divided by 3 to equal an integer.

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