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How many distinct longest fACTOR strings are there for any given number?

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How many longest strings of factors are there for a given number?

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289 does.


How is the number of factors of a given number related to the number of rectangler arrays?

The number of factors of a given number corresponds to the different ways that number can be expressed as a product of two integers, which represents the possible dimensions of rectangular arrays. For instance, if a number has six factors, it can be arranged into rectangular arrays of dimensions that multiply to that number, such as 1x6, 2x3, and 3x2. Each unique pair of factors gives a distinct arrangement, illustrating the relationship between factors and rectangular arrays. Thus, the total number of factors directly determines the number of unique rectangular configurations possible for that number.


One of two factors of a given number?

If the given number has two factors, one of them is 1.


Do perfect squares have an even or odd set of prime factors?

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How do you know a number if its factors are given?

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Is the number of factors of a given number is limited?

Yes.


What are the factors of 3 and 20?

A factor = a number which can be divided into the given number with no remainder so no, 3 is not a factor of 20


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Count the number of distinct elements in the set.