Factors of 224
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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, 224 is divided by 2 to get 112.

Step 2: Now divide 112 by 2 to get 56.

Step 3: Then divide 56 by 2 to get 28.

Step 4: Divide 28 by 2 to get 14.

Step 5: Divide 14 by 2 to get 7.

Here, 7 is a prime number that cannot be divided anymore.

So, the prime factorization of 224 is: 25 × 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 224: (1, 224), (2, 112), (4, 56), (7, 32), (8, 28), and (14, 16).

Negative factor pairs of 224: (-1, -224), (-2, -112), (-4, -56), (-7, -32), (-8, -28), and (-14, -16).