Question

Using MATLAB write a function that takes a relatively small (less than 100 billion) positive integer input and outputs the prime factorization of that integer using as few built-in functions as possible. Explain the processes with comments.

Answer 1

MATLAB CODE: ( prime_factors.m )

function []=prime_factors(n)
% beginning of the function %

   % checking for negative input %
   if n < 0
      
       disp("The number cannot be negative");
       return

   end

   % getting the vector of prime factors of the given 'n' using factor function %
   p=factor(n);

   % printing the prime factors %
   fprintf("\nThe prime factors of %d are:\n\n",n);
   disp(p);

% end of the function %  
end

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