factor
Factors an expression into a product of simpler factors.
Use factor to expose multiplicative structure in polynomial-like expressions. It can factor univariate and multivariate polynomials, extract common factors, recognize repeated factors, and prime-factor exact integers.
If Nerdamer cannot factor an input using its supported symbolic methods, the expression may remain unchanged or as an unevaluated factor call.
Examples
These examples use Nerdamer Notation.
Factor a quadratic over the integers.
factor(x^2+5*x+6)
// → (2+x)*(3+x)Recognize a multivariable perfect square.
factor(x^2+2*x*y+y^2)
// → (x+y)^2Prime-factor an exact integer.
factor(4677271)
// → 2089*2239Interfaces
The same operation is available through the interfaces below.
Nerdamer Notation
Use this form inside input passed to nerdamer(...).
factor(expression)Parameters
expression— Expression to factor.
nerdamer.factor
Call the operation through the default nerdamer import.
nerdamer.factor(x: ExpressionInput): ExpressionParameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
x | ExpressionInput | Expression-compatible value to factor. |
Returns
Expression — A factored expression or an unevaluated symbolic `factor` call.
Direct JavaScript / TypeScript API
Import the operation directly from its package entry point.
import { factor } from 'nerdamer/algebra';factor(x: ExpressionInput): ExpressionParameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
x | ExpressionInput | Expression-compatible value to factor. |
Returns
Expression — A factored expression or an unevaluated symbolic `factor` call.