What two number when multiplied equals 8597 (eight thousand five hundred ninety seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 8597 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 8597
These numbers are called the factors of 8597.
8597= 8597
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
8597 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.