Factors of 9972
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The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows:

Step 1: Firstly, 9972 is divided by 2 to get 4986.

Step 2: Now divide 4986 by 2 to get 2493.

Step 3: Then divide 2493 by 3 to get 831.

Step 4: Divide 831 by 3 to get 277.

Here, 277 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided further.

So, the prime factorization of 9972 is: 2² × 3² × 277.

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 9972: (1, 9972), (2, 4986), (3, 3324), (4, 2493), (6, 1662), and (12, 831).

Negative factor pairs of 9972: (-1, -9972), (-2, -4986), (-3, -3324), (-4, -2493), (-6, -1662), and (-12, -831).