Factors, multiples and factor pairs

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine 12 cookies. You want to share them into equal rows — like a baking tray! 🍪

2. 2

   Let's find pairs of numbers that multiply to make 12 — these are called factor pairs!

3. 3

   Arrange 12 stars into 3 rows of 4. How many stars in each row?

4. 4

   Which of these is a factor pair of 12?

5. 5

   Now try making factor pairs for 18. Arrange 18 buttons into equal rows.

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   What is one factor pair of 18?

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   A factor pair is two numbers that multiply together to make a target number. What is the missing number: 3 × ? = 15