How to take the square root of a number using prime factorization, sqrt(64)

The video tutorial explains how to find the square root of 64 using prime factorization. It breaks down 64 into its prime factors and demonstrates how to simplify the square root by grouping pairs of numbers. The tutorial also discusses the difference between square and cube roots, emphasizing the importance of grouping numbers appropriately for each type of root.

What is the prime factorization of 64?

• 8 * 8

• 16 * 4

• 4 * 4 * 4

• 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2

If the square root of X squared is X, what is the square root of 2 squared?

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 4

When simplifying square roots, what should you look for?

• Quadruples of numbers

• Single numbers

• Triplets of numbers

• Pairs of numbers

How many numbers should be grouped together when taking a cube root?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the square root of 64?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 9