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30 lines
569 B
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# The `factor` command
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The `factor` command prints the prime factors of each specified integer `NUMBER`. If none are specified on the command line, it will read them from the standard input.
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## Syntax
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```bash
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$ factor [NUMBER]...
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```
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OR:
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```bash
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$ factor OPTION
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```
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## Options
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|**Option**|**Description**|
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|:--|:--|
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|`--help`|Display this a help message and exit.|
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|`--version`|Output version information and exit.|
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## Examples
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1. Print prime factors of a prime number.
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```bash
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$ factor 50
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```
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2. Print prime factors of a non-prime number.
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```bash
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$ factor 75
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```
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