Factors of 6
Answer
Factors: 1, 2, 3, 6
Number of factors: 4
Factor pairs: (1, 6), (2, 3)
Prime Factorization
6 = 2 × 3
Properties
- This number is not prime
- This number is not a perfect square
- This is an even number
- Sum of all factors: 12
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Understanding the Factors of 6
When we look at the number 6, we find that it has 4 factors in total. These are the numbers that divide evenly into 6 with no remainder.
This number is composite, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as the product of its prime factors: 2 × 3.
Factor Pairs
The factors of 6 can be arranged in pairs: (1, 6), (2, 3). Each pair multiplies to give 6.