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?
Answers
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.
(Broken Link Removed)
To find the number of factors of a number, you get the prime factors and just count them.
(Broken Link Removed)
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.