The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic was proven by Carl Friedrich Gauss in 1801.

Prime numbers are a very important element in the process of factorization. Discover the relationship between prime numbers and factorization here.

How Do You Use Prime Numbers in Factorization?  

Work on the activities on the next page to learn more about prime factors.

Integer greater than 1 that is only divisible by 1 and itself.

Every number in a multiplication problem that is multiplied is called a factor.

The result of multiplying numbers together.