What two number when multiplied equals 12973 (twelve thousand nine hundred seventy three)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 12973 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 12973
These numbers are called the factors of 12973.
12973= 12973
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
12973 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.