1) If a number has 2 and 6 as factors, then it has 12 as a factor

2) if a number has 12 as a factor, then both 2 and 6 are factors.

The first statement is false. The second statement is true. Explain why, using words

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19 February, 13:31

1) If a number has 2 and 6 as factors, then it has 12 as a factor

2) if a number has 12 as a factor, then both 2 and 6 are factors.

The first statement is false. The second statement is true. Explain why, using words

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Korbin Solis · Answer 1

Statement 1 is false due to the phrase it has 12 as a factor. A factor of a number cannot be larger than the number. It should be less than and gives a whole number.

Statement 2 is true because when you divide 12 with 2 and 6, a whole number is obtained suggesting that it is a factor of the number.

1) If a number has 2 and 6 as factors, then it has 12 as a factor2) if a number has 12 as a factor, then both 2 and 6 are factors.The first statement is false. The second statement is true. Explain why, using words

1) If a number has 2 and 6 as factors, then it has 12 as a factor

2) if a number has 12 as a factor, then both 2 and 6 are factors.

The first statement is false. The second statement is true. Explain why, using words