Understanding Factors and Prime Factorization

The video tutorial explains the factors of 107 and 108. It starts by identifying 107 as a prime number with factors 1 and 107. Then, it explores the factors of 108, a composite number, listing them as 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, and 108. The video further delves into the prime factorization of 108 using a factor tree, resulting in 2 squared times 3 cubed. The tutorial concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more math and science videos.

What are the factors of a prime number like 107?

• 1, 2, and the number itself

• 1 and 2

• Only the number itself

• 1 and the number itself

Which of the following is a factor of 108?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

How many factors does the number 108 have?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What is the first step in creating a factor tree for 108?

• Divide by 3

• Divide by 2

• Divide by 5

• Divide by 7

Which of the following represents the prime factorization of 108?

• 2^2 * 3^2

• 2^3 * 3^3

• 2^2 * 3^3

• 2^3 * 3^2

In the factor tree of 108, which number is circled as a prime factor first?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7