Mathematics Factorization Quiz
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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 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It involves division operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is factorization relevant in the RSA cryptosystem?

    <p>It is used to implement public-key cryptography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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