# The `factor` command 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. ## Syntax ```bash $ factor [NUMBER]... ``` OR: ```bash $ factor OPTION ``` ## Options |**Option**|**Description**| |:--|:--| |`--help`|Display this a help message and exit.| |`--version`|Output version information and exit.| ## Examples 1. Print prime factors of a prime number. ```bash $ factor 50 ``` 2. Print prime factors of a non-prime number. ```bash $ factor 75 ```