Exploring Prime Factorization Techniques

This video tutorial introduces the concept of prime factorization, explaining the difference between prime and composite numbers. It demonstrates the process of breaking down a composite number, like 72, into its prime factors using different methods. The tutorial emphasizes that regardless of the method used, the prime factorization result remains consistent.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Fractions

• Geometry

• Prime Factorization

• Addition and Subtraction

Which of the following is a prime number?

• 11

• 4

• 6

• 9

How many factors does the number 4 have?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 4

Which of the following is NOT a composite number?

• 9

• 15

• 11

• 6

What is the prime factorization of 72?

• 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

• 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

• 2 x 3 x 3 x 3

• 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

How many times does the number 2 appear in the prime factorization of 72?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

What is the exponent form of the prime factorization of 72?

• 2^2 x 3^2

• 2^2 x 3^3

• 2^3 x 3^2

• 2^3 x 3^3

If you start factorizing 72 by dividing by 2, what is the next number you get?

• 6

• 36

• 18

• 9

Which of the following pairs can be used to start factorizing 72?

• All of the above

• 3 and 24

• 1 and 72

• 2 and 36

What is the final result of factorizing 72 using any method?

• 2^3 x 3^2

• 2^2 x 3^2

• 2^2 x 3^3

• 2^3 x 3^3