Meaning of prime factor | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A factor of a given integer which is also a prime number.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see prime, factor.

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“Hence, the prime factors of 100 are 1, 2, 2, 5, 5, and 1 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 = 100. From the above illustration, we derive the following rule for finding all the prime factors of any composite number.”

“Theorem 5.5 Dickman's Theorem. The probability of a number N chosen at random having a prime factor between N#92;alpha and N#123;#92;alpha(1#43;#92;delta)#125; is approximately #61;#92;delta, independent of the magnitude of #92;alpha, if #92;delta is small.”

“If any subset of the set of prime factors of a be taken, then the product of the elements of this subset is a factor of a. For example, 12 is a factor of 60 and the set of prime factors of 12 is {2, 2, 3}, which is a subset of {2, 2, 3, 5}, which is the set of prime factors of 60.”

“It became apparent to me that Mr. Genthner's open profession of being gay was the prime factor in his conviction and sentencing.”

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