integer properties strategies
summary
the content provides a comprehensive guide on strategies for tackling integer questions on the gmat, emphasizing the importance of understanding integer properties, prime factorization, and the application of specific strategies to solve complex problems.
- ensure you're dealing with integers in gmat problems by looking for explicit statements or definitions within the question.
- don't overlook zeros, negatives, and the unique properties of prime numbers, including memorizing primes below 60 and recognizing 2 as the only even prime.
- understand the interchangeable language of factors and the significance of prime factorization in solving problems involving large numbers.
- memorize the perfect squares of the first 15 integers and apply specific formulas and procedures for finding the greatest common factor or least common multiple efficiently.
- develop mathematical intuition and number sense through practice, rather than relying solely on memorized procedures.
chapters
00:00
understanding integer properties
02:08
prime numbers and factorization
02:45
strategies for complex integer problems
04:19
developing mathematical intuition
