Prime Factorization and Factor Trees

The video tutorial demonstrates the process of finding the prime factorization of the numbers 144 and 168 using factor trees. It begins with 144, breaking it down into its prime factors: 2 to the power of 4 and 3 squared. The tutorial then moves on to 168, showing its prime factors as 2 to the power of 3, 3, and 7. The video concludes with a brief promotion of the channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe and share.

What is the first step in the factor tree for 144?

• 4 times 36

• 6 times 24

• 3 times 48

• 2 times 72

How many times is the number 2 used in the prime factorization of 144?

• Two times

• Three times

• Five times

• Four times

What is the prime factorization of 144 in exponential form?

• 2^3 x 3

• 2^4 x 3

• 2^4 x 3^2

• 2^3 x 3^2

What is the first step in the factor tree for 168?

• 4 times 42

• 3 times 56

• 6 times 28

• 2 times 84

Which two numbers are multiplied to get 21 in the factor tree of 168?

• 2 and 10

• 3 and 7

• 4 and 5

• 5 and 6

How many times is the number 2 used in the prime factorization of 168?

• Five times

• Two times

• Four times

• Three times

What is the prime factorization of 168 in exponential form?

• 2^4 x 3 x 7

• 2^2 x 3 x 7

• 2^3 x 3 x 7

• 2^3 x 3^2