Factors of -168
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The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following steps show

Step 1: Firstly, 168 is divided by 2 to get 84.

Step 2: Now divide 84 by 2 to get 42.

Step 3: Then divide 42 by 2 to get 21.

Step 4: Divide 21 by 3 to get 7. Here, 7 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore. So, the prime factorization of 168 is: 23 × 3 × 7.

Factor Pairs Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs.

Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.

Positive factor pairs of 168: (1, 168), (2, 84), (3, 56), (4, 42), (6, 28), (7, 24), (8, 21), (12, 14).

Negative factor pairs of -168: (-1, -168), (-2, -84), (-3, -56), (-4, -42), (-6, -28), (-7, -24), (-8, -21), (-12, -14).