What are Prime numbers and provide examples

The video tutorial covers the basic definition of prime numbers, explaining that they are numbers whose only factors are one and themselves. It delves into the concept of factors, describing them as numbers that can divide another number without leaving a remainder. The tutorial provides examples of prime numbers, such as 3, and contrasts them with non-prime numbers like 6, which can be factored into other numbers besides one and itself.

What is a prime number?

• A number that can be divided by any other number

• A number that is a multiple of 10

• A number that has only two factors: 1 and itself

• A number that is always even

Which of the following best describes a factor?

• A number that cannot be divided by any other number

• A number that can be divided by another number

• A number that is always prime

• A number that is always even

How can numbers be rewritten in terms of their factors?

• As a sum of their factors

• As a quotient of their factors

• As a product of their factors

• As a difference of their factors

Why is the number 3 considered a prime number?

• Because it is a multiple of 6

• Because it can be divided by 2

• Because it can be written as 3 * 1 only

• Because it is an even number

Why is the number 6 not a prime number?

• Because it is a multiple of 3

• Because it can be written as 2 * 3

• Because it is an odd number

• Because it can be written as 6 * 1 only