Fundamental theorem of arithmetic

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Fundamental theorem of arithmetic by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
Every integer greater than one is a product of prime numbers, uniquely up to reordering the factors.
The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic states that every integer greater than 1 can be uniquely expressed as a product of prime numbers, up to the order of the factors. In simpler terms, this means that: 1. Every integer \( n > 1 \) can be factored into primes. For example, \( 28 = 2^2 \times 7 \).

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