Divisibility Tests for 2, 3, 5, 7 and 11

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Lesson Description:

This shows you the divisibility tests for 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11, so you can tell if those numbers are factors of a given number or not without dividing.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How can you test a number for divisibility with 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11?
  • How can you tell if a number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, 7, or 11?
  • How can you tell if a number is a factor of another number without having to do division?
  • What are the tests for divisibility?
  • How can you tell if a number is divisible by 2?
  • How do you know if 2 goes into a number?
  • How can you tell if a number is divisible by 3?
  • How do you know if 3 goes into a number?
  • How can you tell if a number is divisible by 5?
  • How do you know if 5 goes into a number?
  • How can you tell if a number is divisible by 7?
  • How do you know if 7 goes into a number?
  • How can you tell if a number is divisible by 11?
  • How do you know if 11 goes into a number?
  • What is the trick / test for figuring out if 3 goes into a number without dividing?
  • What is the trick / test for figuring out if 7 goes into a number without dividing?
  • What is the trick / test for figuring out if 11 goes into a 3-digit number without dividing?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    This lesson shows you all of the tricks / tests to determine if a number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, 7, or 11. These tests are very useful for determining which prime numbers are factors of a given number without dividing. Several examples of each type are shown.
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