Match the vocabulary to the proper definition.

Question

1. a number that divides evenly into a given number
prime number
2. a whole number greater than one that has more than two positive factors
composite number
3. a prime number that divides evenly into a given number
factor
4. the largest number that divides evenly into two or more given numbers
prime factor
5. a whole number greater than one that has exactly two positive factors: one and itself
greatest common factor

Answer 1

Here is the correct matching of the vocabulary to the definitions:

1. factor - a number that divides evenly into a given number
2. composite number - a whole number greater than one that has more than two positive factors
3. prime factor - a prime number that divides evenly into a given number
4. greatest common factor - the largest number that divides evenly into two or more given numbers
5. prime number - a whole number greater than one that has exactly two positive factors: one and itself