Prime Factorization and Factor Trees

The video tutorial explains the prime factorization of the numbers 36 and 69 using a factor tree method. It begins with the factorization of 36, breaking it down into 2 times 2 times 3 times 3, or 2 squared times 3 squared. The tutorial then moves on to the factorization of 69, which is 3 times 23. The video concludes with a brief promotion of the channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe and share.

What is the first step in creating a factor tree for the number 36?

• Multiply 36 by 2

• Divide 36 by 3

• Divide 36 by 2

• Multiply 36 by 3

Which of the following is a prime factor of 18?

• 6

• 2

• 8

• 4

What is the prime factorization of 36?

• 2 x 3 x 6

• 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

• 3 x 3 x 4

• 2 x 3 x 3

What are the prime factors of 69?

• 3 and 21

• 6 and 23

• 9 and 23

• 3 and 23

Which of the following numbers is not a prime factor of 69?

• None of the above

• 69

• 23

• 3