Factorization in Mathematics

The process of multiplying several numbers together

The process of adding several numbers together

The process of finding the factors of a given number or mathematical object (correct)

The process of dividing a number by its factors

Dividing a polynomial by simpler polynomials

Writing a polynomial as a sum of simpler polynomials

Writing a polynomial as a product of simpler polynomials (correct)

Multiplying a polynomial by simpler polynomials

Prime numbers can be factored into composite numbers

Every positive integer may be factored into a product of prime numbers (correct)

Every positive integer may be factored into a product of composite numbers

Composite numbers can be factored into prime numbers

<p>Because it is an inverse process to multiplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They considered factorization in the case of integers and proved the fundamental theorem of arithmetic</p> Signup and view all the answers