Definitions for "Prime Factorization"
The calculation of every prime factor in a given number. The prime factors of 12 are 3, 2, and 2.
(4) The longest factor string for a number. It is made up of prime numbers only. Example: The prime factorization of 24 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3.
Calculation of all prime factors in a number. Example: The prime factors of 84 are 7 x 3 x 2 x 2.