Factors of 486
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The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following steps show the process:

Step 1: Firstly, 486 is divided by 2 to get 243.

Step 2: Now divide 243 by 3 to get 81.

Step 3: Then divide 81 by 3 to get 27.

Step 4: Divide 27 by 3 to get 9.

Step 5: Divide 9 by 3 to get 3.

Here, 3 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore.

So, the prime factorization of 486 is: 2 × 35.

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 486: (1, 486), (2, 243), (3, 162), (6, 81), (9, 54), (18, 27).

Negative factor pairs of 486: (-1, -486), (-2, -243), (-3, -162), (-6, -81), (-9, -54), (-18, -27).