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What is factorization in mathematics?
What is factorization in mathematics?
- Writing a number as a ratio of several factors
- Writing a number as a product of several factors (correct)
- Writing a number as a difference of several factors
- Writing a number as a sum of several factors
In which case did ancient Greek mathematicians first consider factorization?
In which case did ancient Greek mathematicians first consider factorization?
- In the case of fractions
- In the case of prime numbers
- In the case of integers (correct)
- In the case of irrational numbers
What does the fundamental theorem of arithmetic assert?
What does the fundamental theorem of arithmetic assert?
- Every positive integer may be factored into a difference of prime numbers
- Every positive integer may be factored into a product of prime numbers (correct)
- Every positive integer may be factored into a sum of prime numbers
- Every positive integer may be factored into a ratio of prime numbers
Why is polynomial factorization difficult algorithmically?
Why is polynomial factorization difficult algorithmically?
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How is factorization relevant in the RSA cryptosystem?
How is factorization relevant in the RSA cryptosystem?
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