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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following steps show the process:</p>
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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following steps show the process:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, 486 is divided by 2 to get 243.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, 486 is divided by 2 to get 243.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now divide 243 by 3 to get 81.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now divide 243 by 3 to get 81.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Then divide 81 by 3 to get 27.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Then divide 81 by 3 to get 27.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Divide 27 by 3 to get 9.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Divide 27 by 3 to get 9.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 5:</strong>Divide 9 by 3 to get 3.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 5:</strong>Divide 9 by 3 to get 3.</p>
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<p>Here, 3 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore.</p>
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<p>Here, 3 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore.</p>
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<p>So, the prime factorization of 486 is: 2 × 35.</p>
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<p>So, the prime factorization of 486 is: 2 × 35.</p>
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<p>Factor Pairs Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Factor Pairs Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 486: (1, 486), (2, 243), (3, 162), (6, 81), (9, 54), (18, 27).</p>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 486: (1, 486), (2, 243), (3, 162), (6, 81), (9, 54), (18, 27).</p>
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<p>Negative factor pairs of 486: (-1, -486), (-2, -243), (-3, -162), (-6, -81), (-9, -54), (-18, -27).</p>
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<p>Negative factor pairs of 486: (-1, -486), (-2, -243), (-3, -162), (-6, -81), (-9, -54), (-18, -27).</p>
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