Question 1

What are factors of a number?

Accepted Answer

Factors divide evenly into a number. Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. All pairs multiply to 12.

Question 2

How do I find all factors?

Accepted Answer

Check divisibility from 1 to √n. For 36: check 1-6. Factors come in pairs: (1,36), (2,18), (3,12), (4,9), (6,6).

Question 3

How accurate are these calculations?

Accepted Answer

Our calculator uses double-precision floating-point arithmetic, accurate to about 15-16 significant digits for most calculations.

Question 4

Can I use the result in further calculations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, results are calculated to full precision. You can copy the exact value or use the rounded display depending on your needs.

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