Understanding Factors and Prime Factors of 14

This video tutorial explains how to find the factors of 14, starting with identifying it as a composite number. The process involves listing numbers that multiply to 14, using a factor tree to find prime factors, and verifying the total number of factors using exponents. The video concludes with a summary and additional resources for further learning.

What is a composite number?

• A number that has more than two factors.

• A number that has exactly two factors.

• A number that is a prime number.

• A number that has only one factor.

Which of the following is a factor of 14?

• 9

• 3

• 5

• 7

Why does 3 not divide 14 evenly?

• Because 3 is a prime number.

• Because 3 times 5 is 15, which is more than 14.

• Because 3 is greater than 14.

• Because 14 is an even number.

What are the factors of 14?

• 1, 2, 3, 14

• 1, 2, 7, 14

• 1, 3, 7, 14

• 2, 3, 7, 14

What is the purpose of using a factor tree?

• To divide a number by its factors.

• To multiply factors together.

• To identify the prime factors of a number.

• To find the sum of all factors.

What are the prime factors of 14?

• 1 and 14

• 2 and 7

• 3 and 5

• 4 and 6

How do you verify the number of factors using exponents?

• Add 1 to each exponent and multiply.

• Add the exponents and multiply by 2.

• Divide the exponents by 2 and add.

• Subtract 1 from each exponent and multiply.

How many factors does the number 14 have?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Where can you find more information on finding factors?

• In a math textbook.

• In a science journal.

• In the provided playlist.

• In the video description.