Question

Adam says that the number 4 has four factors. Explain why this statement is incorrect.

Answer 1

Sample response: The number 4 only has three factors: 1, 2, and 4. Adam probably counted the factor 2 twice.

Explanation:

Answer 2

4 only has three factors 1,2,4. 4 times 1 and 2 times . No other possible combinations making Adam wrong.