What two number when multiplied equals 7142 (seven thousand one hundred forty two)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 7142 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 3571, 7142
These numbers are called the factors of 7142.
2 x 3571= 7142
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
7142 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.