Understanding Prime Factorization Concepts

The video tutorial explains the concept of prime factorization, using the number 76 as an example. It demonstrates how to break down 76 into its prime factors, which are 2 and 19, and shows the process of circling prime numbers. The tutorial concludes with a reminder to subscribe to the channel for daily math and science videos.

What is the first step in finding the prime factorization of a number?

• Multiply the number by 2.

• Add the digits of the number.

• Divide the number by the smallest prime number.

• Subtract 1 from the number.

Which of the following is a prime factor of 76?

• 4

• 6

• 2

• 8

How can the prime factorization of 76 be expressed using exponents?

• 2^3 x 19

• 2^2 x 19

• 2 x 19^2

• 2 x 2 x 2 x 19

What is the result of multiplying all the prime factors of 76?

• 57

• 19

• 76

• 38

Which of the following statements is true about prime numbers?

• They have more than two distinct positive divisors.

• They have exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and themselves.

• They are always even numbers.

• They can be divided evenly by any number.