142 is a composite number. Factor pairs: 142 = 1 x 142 or 2 x 71. Factors of 142: 1, 2, 71, 142. Prime factorization: 142 = 2 x 71.
142 is never a clue in the FIND THE FACTORS puzzles.
Excel file of puzzles and previous week’s factor solutions: 10 Factors 2014-06-09