What two number when multiplied equals 142 (one hundred forty two)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 142 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 71, 142
These numbers are called the factors of 142.
2 x 71= 142
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
142 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.