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NUMBER THEORY
Number theory is a branch of mathematics that focuses on the properties and relationships of integers, often referred to as whole numbers. It is a pure and abstract field of mathematics that deals with the study of integers and their fundamental properties. Number theory has a rich history and has been studied for centuries, dating back to ancient mathematicians like Euclid and Diophantus
Number theory is not only a fundamental branch of mathematics but also has numerous applications in various fields, including cryptography, computer science, and theoretical physics. It continues to be an active area of research with many open problems waiting to be solved.
This section contains key terms and rules for divisibility. Division is the the mathematical operation that involves splitting an number into equal parts. Learn more by clicking Division!
A factorial is a mathematical operation denoted by an exclamation mark (!). It is used to calculate the product of all positive integers from 1 up to a given number. Learn more by clicking Factorial!
Prime numbers are numbers that only have two factors: one and itself. This page covers theorems and lemmas that pertain to the distribution and properties of prime numbers. Learn more by clicking Prime Numbers!