Fundamental theorem of arithmetic
General · Mathematics
Study notes
Q: Factorize 360 into primes. Verify uniqueness idea with 60. 360 = 36×10 = 2²×3² × 2×5 = 2³×3²×5. Check: 8×9×5 = 360 ✓. 60 = 2²×3×5 - no other prime factorization exists! (2×3×10 uses 10 = 2×5: same primes regrouped.)