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<p>Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of -88, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.</p>
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<p>Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of -88, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.</p>
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<h2>What are the Factors of -88?</h2>
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<h2>What are the Factors of -88?</h2>
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<p>The<a>numbers</a>that divide -88 evenly are known as<a>factors</a><a>of</a>-88. A factor of -88 is a number that divides the number without<a>remainder</a>.</p>
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<p>The<a>numbers</a>that divide -88 evenly are known as<a>factors</a><a>of</a>-88. A factor of -88 is a number that divides the number without<a>remainder</a>.</p>
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<p>The positive factors of 88 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, and 88.</p>
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<p>The positive factors of 88 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, and 88.</p>
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<p><strong>The negative factors of -88:</strong>-1, -2, -4, -8, -11, -22, -44, and -88.</p>
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<p><strong>The negative factors of -88:</strong>-1, -2, -4, -8, -11, -22, -44, and -88.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factors of 88:</strong>2 and 11.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factors of 88:</strong>2 and 11.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factorization of 88:</strong>23 × 11.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factorization of 88:</strong>23 × 11.</p>
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<p>The<a>sum</a>of factors of 88: 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 11 + 22 + 44 + 88 = 180</p>
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<p>The<a>sum</a>of factors of 88: 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 11 + 22 + 44 + 88 = 180</p>
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<h2>How to Find Factors of -88?</h2>
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<h2>How to Find Factors of -88?</h2>
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<p>Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:</p>
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<p>Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:</p>
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<ul><li>Finding factors using<a>multiplication</a>method </li>
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<ul><li>Finding factors using<a>multiplication</a>method </li>
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<li>Finding factors using<a>division</a>method </li>
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<li>Finding factors using<a>division</a>method </li>
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<li>Prime factors and Prime factorization</li>
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<li>Prime factors and Prime factorization</li>
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</ul><h3>Finding Factors Using Multiplication</h3>
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</ul><h3>Finding Factors Using Multiplication</h3>
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<p>To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 88. Identifying the numbers that are multiplied to get the number 88 is the multiplication method.</p>
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<p>To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 88. Identifying the numbers that are multiplied to get the number 88 is the multiplication method.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Multiply 88 by 1, 88 × 1 = 88.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Multiply 88 by 1, 88 × 1 = 88.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check for other numbers that give 88 after multiplying 2 × 44 = 88 4 × 22 = 88 8 × 11 = 88</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check for other numbers that give 88 after multiplying 2 × 44 = 88 4 × 22 = 88 8 × 11 = 88</p>
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<p><strong>Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 88 are:</strong>(1, 88), (2, 44), (4, 22), (8, 11).</p>
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<p><strong>Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 88 are:</strong>(1, 88), (2, 44), (4, 22), (8, 11).</p>
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<p>All these factor pairs result in 88.</p>
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<p>All these factor pairs result in 88.</p>
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<p>For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.</p>
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<p>For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.</p>
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<h3>Finding Factors Using Division Method</h3>
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<h3>Finding Factors Using Division Method</h3>
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<p>Dividing the given numbers with<a>whole numbers</a>until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method </p>
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<p>Dividing the given numbers with<a>whole numbers</a>until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method </p>
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<p>Step 1: Divide 88 by 1, 88 ÷ 1 = 88.</p>
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<p>Step 1: Divide 88 by 1, 88 ÷ 1 = 88.</p>
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<p>Step 2: Continue dividing 88 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.</p>
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<p>Step 2: Continue dividing 88 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.</p>
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<ul><li>88 ÷ 1 = 88 </li>
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<ul><li>88 ÷ 1 = 88 </li>
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<li>88 ÷ 2 = 44 </li>
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<li>88 ÷ 2 = 44 </li>
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<li>88 ÷ 4 = 22 </li>
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<li>88 ÷ 4 = 22 </li>
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<li>88 ÷ 8 = 11</li>
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<li>88 ÷ 8 = 11</li>
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</ul><p>Therefore, the factors of 88 are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88.</p>
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</ul><p>Therefore, the factors of 88 are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88.</p>
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<h3>Prime Factors and Prime Factorization</h3>
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<h3>Prime Factors and Prime Factorization</h3>
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<p>The factors can be found by dividing with<a>prime numbers</a>. We can find the<a>prime factors</a>using the following methods:</p>
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<p>The factors can be found by dividing with<a>prime numbers</a>. We can find the<a>prime factors</a>using the following methods:</p>
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<ul><li>Using prime factorization </li>
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<ul><li>Using prime factorization </li>
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<li>Using<a>factor tree</a></li>
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<li>Using<a>factor tree</a></li>
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</ul><p>Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 88 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.</p>
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</ul><p>Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 88 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.</p>
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<ul><li>88 ÷ 2 = 44 </li>
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<ul><li>88 ÷ 2 = 44 </li>
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<li>44 ÷ 2 = 22 </li>
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<li>44 ÷ 2 = 22 </li>
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<li>22 ÷ 2 = 11 </li>
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<li>22 ÷ 2 = 11 </li>
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<li>11 ÷ 11 = 1</li>
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<li>11 ÷ 11 = 1</li>
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</ul><p>The prime factors of 88 are 2 and 11. The prime factorization of 88 is: 23 × 11.</p>
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</ul><p>The prime factors of 88 are 2 and 11. The prime factorization of 88 is: 23 × 11.</p>
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<h3>Factor Tree</h3>
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<h3>Factor Tree</h3>
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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows </p>
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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows </p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, 88 is divided by 2 to get 44.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, 88 is divided by 2 to get 44.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now divide 44 by 2 to get 22.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now divide 44 by 2 to get 22.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Then divide 22 by 2 to get 11. Here, 11 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Then divide 22 by 2 to get 11. Here, 11 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore.</p>
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<p>So, the prime factorization of 88 is: 23 × 11.</p>
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<p>So, the prime factorization of 88 is: 23 × 11.</p>
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<p><strong>Factor Pairs:</strong>Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs. Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.</p>
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<p><strong>Factor Pairs:</strong>Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs. Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.</p>
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<p><strong>Positive factor pairs of 88:</strong>(1, 88), (2, 44), (4, 22), (8, 11).</p>
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<p><strong>Positive factor pairs of 88:</strong>(1, 88), (2, 44), (4, 22), (8, 11).</p>
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<p><strong>Negative factor pairs of -88:</strong>(-1, -88), (-2, -44), (-4, -22), (-8, -11).</p>
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<p><strong>Negative factor pairs of -88:</strong>(-1, -88), (-2, -44), (-4, -22), (-8, -11).</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of -88</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of -88</h2>
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<p>Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.</p>
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<p>Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>There are 8 friends and -88 candies. How will they divide it equally?</p>
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<p>There are 8 friends and -88 candies. How will they divide it equally?</p>
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<p>They will get -11 candies each.</p>
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<p>They will get -11 candies each.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To divide the candies equally, we need to divide the total candies by the number of friends. -88/8 = -11</p>
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<p>To divide the candies equally, we need to divide the total candies by the number of friends. -88/8 = -11</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A field is rectangular, the length of the field is 11 meters and the total area is -88 square meters. Find the width?</p>
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<p>A field is rectangular, the length of the field is 11 meters and the total area is -88 square meters. Find the width?</p>
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<p>-8 meters.</p>
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<p>-8 meters.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the width of the field, we use the formula, Area = length × width -88 = 11 × width</p>
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<p>To find the width of the field, we use the formula, Area = length × width -88 = 11 × width</p>
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<p>To find the value of width, we need to shift 11 to the left side. -88/11 = width</p>
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<p>To find the value of width, we need to shift 11 to the left side. -88/11 = width</p>
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<p>Width = -8.</p>
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<p>Width = -8.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>There are 44 bags and -88 candies. How many candies will be in each bag?</p>
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<p>There are 44 bags and -88 candies. How many candies will be in each bag?</p>
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<p>Each bag will have -2 candies.</p>
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<p>Each bag will have -2 candies.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the candies in each bag, divide the total candies by the bags. -88/44 = -2</p>
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<p>To find the candies in each bag, divide the total candies by the bags. -88/44 = -2</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>In a class, there are -88 students, and 8 groups. How many students are there in each group?</p>
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<p>In a class, there are -88 students, and 8 groups. How many students are there in each group?</p>
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<p>There are -11 students in each group.</p>
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<p>There are -11 students in each group.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Dividing the students by the total groups, we will get the number of students in each group. -88/8 = -11</p>
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<p>Dividing the students by the total groups, we will get the number of students in each group. -88/8 = -11</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>-88 books need to be arranged in 4 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?</p>
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<p>-88 books need to be arranged in 4 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?</p>
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<p>Each of the shelves has -22 books.</p>
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<p>Each of the shelves has -22 books.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Divide total books by shelves. -88/4 = -22</p>
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<p>Divide total books by shelves. -88/4 = -22</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Factors of -88</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Factors of -88</h2>
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<h3>1.What are the factors of -88?</h3>
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<h3>1.What are the factors of -88?</h3>
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<p>1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88 are the positive factors of 88. Therefore, the factors of -88 include -1, -2, -4, -8, -11, -22, -44, -88.</p>
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<p>1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88 are the positive factors of 88. Therefore, the factors of -88 include -1, -2, -4, -8, -11, -22, -44, -88.</p>
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<h3>2.Mention the prime factors of -88.</h3>
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<p>The prime factors of 88 are 23 × 11.</p>
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<p>The prime factors of 88 are 23 × 11.</p>
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<h3>3.Is -88 a multiple of 4?</h3>
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<h3>3.Is -88 a multiple of 4?</h3>
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<h3>4.Mention the factor pairs of -88?</h3>
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<h3>4.Mention the factor pairs of -88?</h3>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 88: (1, 88), (2, 44), (4, 22), (8, 11). Negative factor pairs of -88: (-1, -88), (-2, -44), (-4, -22), (-8, -11).</p>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 88: (1, 88), (2, 44), (4, 22), (8, 11). Negative factor pairs of -88: (-1, -88), (-2, -44), (-4, -22), (-8, -11).</p>
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<h3>5.What is the square of -88?</h3>
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<h3>5.What is the square of -88?</h3>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Factors of -88</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Factors of -88</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Factors:</strong>The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of -88 include 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88 and their negatives.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Factors:</strong>The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of -88 include 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88 and their negatives.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factors:</strong>The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 11 are prime factors of 88.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factors:</strong>The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 11 are prime factors of 88.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Factor pairs:</strong>Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 88 are (1, 88), (2, 44), etc.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Factor pairs:</strong>Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 88 are (1, 88), (2, 44), etc.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Negative factors:</strong>These are the negative counterparts of the positive factors. For example, -1, -2, -4, etc., are negative factors of -88.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Negative factors:</strong>These are the negative counterparts of the positive factors. For example, -1, -2, -4, etc., are negative factors of -88.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>Breaking down a number into its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 88 is 23 × 11.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>Breaking down a number into its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 88 is 23 × 11.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>