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OpenStudy (anonymous):

True or False. If false state why. Any even number will have an even number of positive factors. Help please, I don't get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, what is the condition for having odd number of factors?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Each factor will have some other factor that pairs with it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So to have an odd number of factors, you would need a number with a factor that is paired with itself. You would need a perfect square.

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