Mastering Prime Factorization: The Ladder Method Explained

The video tutorial introduces prime factorization, explaining it as writing a composite number as the product of its prime factors. It provides examples and non-examples to clarify the concept. The ladder method is introduced as a technique to find prime factors, with practice exercises to reinforce learning. Key vocabulary terms are reviewed at the end.

What is the definition of prime factorization?

What is a composite number?

Provide an example of a composite number and its factors.

Explain the difference between prime numbers and composite numbers.

What are the prime factors of the number 12?

What is a non-example of prime factorization?

How do you find the prime factorization of a composite number using the ladder method?

What is the prime factorization of the number 18?

List the prime factors of the number 45.

Summarize the steps involved in using the ladder method for prime factorization.