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.

Question

I know how to get that, but I am wondering why you add one. Mathmatical explanation? Can anyone help?

Answer 1

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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