What is prime factorization

The video tutorial introduces prime numbers, explaining their unique property of being divisible only by 1 and themselves. It then identifies non-prime numbers and demonstrates how to factor them into prime numbers, known as prime factorization. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate the process, ensuring learners understand how to break down numbers into their prime components.

What is a prime number?

• A number that can be divided by 1, 2, and 3

• A number that can be divided by any number

• A number that can be divided by 2 and 3

• A number that can only be divided by 1 and itself

Which of the following is NOT a prime number?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the process of breaking down a number into its prime factors called?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Prime Factorization

• Addition

What is the prime factorization of 6?

• 5 x 1

• 2 x 2

• 3 x 3

• 2 x 3

How can the number 8 be expressed as a product of prime factors?

• 3 x 3

• 5 x 2

• 2 x 4

• 2 x 2 x 2