The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic states that every whole number greater than 1 can be uniquely broken down into a set of prime numbers multiplied together. Primes are numbers only divisible by 1 and themselves. This means that no matter how you factor a number, the prime factors and their quantities will always be the same, providing a consistent "building block" set. It underscores that primes are the basic units of all numbers, ensuring a unique and consistent way to understand the composition of any integer greater than 1.