Prime Factorization and Exponents

The video tutorial explains the process of prime factorization for the numbers 112 and 121. It begins with an introduction to the concept of prime factorization. The tutorial then demonstrates the factorization of 112 using a factor tree, breaking it down into its prime components: 2 to the fourth power times 7. Next, the video covers the factorization of 121, which is simply 11 squared. The tutorial concludes with a brief promotion of the channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe and share.

What is the first step in finding the prime factorization of 112?

• Divide by 3

• Use a factor tree

• Multiply by 5

• Subtract 10

Which prime number is repeatedly used in the factorization of 112?

• 3

• 5

• 11

• 2

What is the prime factorization of 112?

• 2^3 x 7

• 2^4 x 7

• 2^2 x 7

• 2^5 x 7

What is the prime factorization of 121?

• 11 x 11

• 12 x 10

• 13 x 9

• 14 x 8

Which number is squared in the factorization of 121?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13