Prime Factorization Concepts and Techniques

The video tutorial explains the process of prime factorization using a factor tree. It demonstrates the prime factorization of the numbers 200 and 180, showing each step in detail. The tutorial concludes with a summary and a promotion for the channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe and share.

What is the purpose of using a factor tree in prime factorization?

• To divide numbers

• To multiply numbers

• To find the sum of numbers

• To identify prime numbers

What is the first step in the prime factorization of 200?

• 2 times 100

• 2 times 50

• 3 times 15

• 5 times 5

How can the prime factorization of 200 be expressed using exponents?

• 2 squared times 5 cubed

• 2 cubed times 5 cubed

• 2 cubed times 5 squared

• 2 squared times 5 squared

What is the first multiplication step in the prime factorization of 180?

• 3 times 15

• 5 times 5

• 2 times 90

• 2 times 45

Which of the following is a prime factor of 180?

• 6

• 4

• 8

• 5

How can the prime factorization of 180 be expressed using exponents?

• 2 squared times 3 cubed times 5

• 2 cubed times 3 squared times 5

• 2 squared times 3 squared times 5

• 2 squared times 3 squared times 4