Identifying the name of a theorem

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The discussion centers on identifying the English name for a mathematical theorem related to canonical factorization of functions. The theorem is formally stated as: ∀ f: X → Y, ∃ g: X/ker(f) → Y such that f = g·κ, where κ: X → X/ker(f). The user suggests that this theorem corresponds to the "Fundamental Theorem on Homomorphisms," which is documented in the context of commutative diagrams. The lack of meaningful search results in English indicates a potential terminology gap in mathematical literature.

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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:
[itex]\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}[/itex]
 
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