Asked by MW
                To find the number of factors of a number, you get the prime factors and add one to each exponent, then multiply all the exponents.
I know how to get that, but I am wondering why you add one. Mathmatical explanation? Can anyone help?
            
        I know how to get that, but I am wondering why you add one. Mathmatical explanation? Can anyone help?
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                    Answered by
            drwls
            
    I don't agree with or understand what you are saying. What exponents are you talking about?
To find the number of factors of a number, you get the prime factors and just count them.
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To find the number of factors of a number, you get the prime factors and just count them.
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