We can divide 18 by 6 integer numbers that are :
1,2,3,6,9,18
1,2,3,6,9,18
How many different ways can you divide 18?
There are 6 integers that divide 18 evenly.
18 = 1*18 = 2*9 = 3*6
The divisors are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18.
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If you factor 18 into prime factors (with exponents), you can add 1 to each of the exponents and multiply the results. This will give you the total number of divisors.
18 = (2^1)(3^2)
(1+1)(2+1) = 2*3 = 6 There are 6 divisors of 18.
18 = 1*18 = 2*9 = 3*6
The divisors are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18.
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If you factor 18 into prime factors (with exponents), you can add 1 to each of the exponents and multiply the results. This will give you the total number of divisors.
18 = (2^1)(3^2)
(1+1)(2+1) = 2*3 = 6 There are 6 divisors of 18.
