Prime Factorization Concepts

The video tutorial explains the concept of prime factorization, which involves breaking down numbers into their prime components. It demonstrates the process using a factor tree for the numbers 484 and 289. For 484, the prime factors are 2 squared and 11 squared. For 289, the prime factor is 17 squared. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for daily math and science content.

What is the purpose of prime factorization?

• To find the sum of all factors of a number

• To identify the prime numbers that multiply to form the original number

• To find the largest prime number

• To divide a number into even parts

Which method is used in the video to find the prime factors of a number?

• Subtraction method

• Multiplication table

• Factor tree

• Long division

What are the prime factors of 484?

• 2, 11

• 2, 2, 11, 11

• 4, 121

• 11, 22

How can the prime factorization of 484 be expressed using exponents?

• 4 x 121

• 2^2 x 11^2

• 2^3 x 11

• 2 x 11^2

What is the prime factorization of 289?

• 11 x 11

• 19 x 19

• 13 x 13

• 17 x 17