Prime Factorization and Factor Trees

The video tutorial explains the process of prime factorization using a factor tree method. It demonstrates the prime factorization of the numbers 164 and 500, highlighting the identification of prime numbers at each step. The tutorial concludes with a summary and a call to action for viewers to subscribe to the channel for more math and science content.

What is the first step in finding the prime factorization of 164 using a factor tree?

• Divide 164 by 7

• Divide 164 by 5

• Divide 164 by 2

• Divide 164 by 3

Which of the following is a prime factor of 164?

• 9

• 41

• 5

• 3

What is the next step after dividing 500 by 2 in the factor tree?

• Divide by 3

• Divide by 4

• Divide by 5

• Divide by 2 again

How many times is the number 5 used in the prime factorization of 500?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the prime factorization of 500 expressed with exponents?

• 2^3 x 5^3

• 2^2 x 5^2

• 2^2 x 5^3

• 2^3 x 5^2