Identifying the name of a theorem

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The discussion centers on identifying the English name for a theorem related to the canonical factorization of functions, which is expressed mathematically as f = g·κ, where κ maps X to X/ker(f). The original poster notes difficulty in finding relevant information due to language barriers, as their resources are in Estonian and Russian. Participants suggest that the theorem may correspond to the Fundamental Theorem on Homomorphisms, which is often illustrated using commutative diagrams. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurate terminology in mathematical discourse. Understanding this theorem is crucial for further studies in algebra and topology.
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English is not my first language, all the material I have is in Estonian/Russian. The direct translation of it is something like:
Theorem on canonical factorization of functions - however googling it yields no meaningful result, therefore I'm guessing I have something wrong in the English terminology (I would like to know its English name). The theorem statement in mathematical terms goes as follows:
\forall f\colon X\to Y, \exists g\colon X/ \ker{f}\to Y\ \ | f = g\cdot\kappa\colon\ \ \kappa\colon X\to X/ \ker{f}
 
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