Factorization Methods and Prime Factors

The video tutorial explains how to use a factor tree to find the prime factors of the number 96. It demonstrates two methods of breaking down 96 into its prime components, ensuring that the results match. The process involves dividing the number into smaller factors until all are prime, highlighting the consistency of prime factorization.

What is the initial number we are trying to factorize?

• 48

• 96

• 24

• 12

Which number do we first divide 96 by in the factor tree?

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 2

After dividing 96 by 2, what is the next number we work with?

• 6

• 48

• 12

• 24

What are the factors of 24 in the factor tree?

• 12 and 2

• 6 and 4

• 8 and 3

• 10 and 2

Which of the following is a prime number?

• 6

• 8

• 4

• 2

What is the prime factorization of 96 using the first method?

• 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3

• 2 x 3 x 4 x 4

• 3 x 3 x 2 x 2

• 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 2 x 2

In the second method, what two numbers do we initially divide 96 into?

• 10 and 9

• 4 and 24

• 8 and 12

• 6 and 16

What are the factors of 8 in the second method?

• 4 and 2

• 3 and 3

• 2 and 2

• 5 and 1

What is the prime factorization of 12 in the second method?

• 2 x 6

• 3 x 4

• 3 x 2 x 2

• 2 x 2 x 3

Which number is not a prime factor of 96?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• None of the above