What is prime factorization of a number or expression

The video tutorial explains prime factorization, which involves rewriting a number or expression as a product of its prime factors. It uses the number 12 as an example, showing different ways to factor it and ultimately breaking it down into its prime factors using a factor tree. The prime factorization of 12 is demonstrated as 2 times 2 times 3.

What is prime factorization?

How can the number 12 be expressed as a product of its prime factors?

Why are the numbers 4 and 6 not considered prime numbers?

Explain the process of creating a factor tree for the number 12.

What are the prime factors of the number 12?