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    Question Function that shows factors

    Hello, I want to write a function that shows all factors of an integer, ive only been able to display prime numbers but i want all factors to show. Any help is appreciated.
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    What algorithm did you use to display all its prime factors? Chances are, you only need to tweak it.
    Quote Originally Posted by Bjarne Stroustrup (2000-10-14)
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    prime(int num)
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    That is not an algorithm.
    Quote Originally Posted by Bjarne Stroustrup (2000-10-14)
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