Factors of 736
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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, 736 is divided by 2 to get 368.

Step 2: Now divide 368 by 2 to get 184.

Step 3: Then divide 184 by 2 to get 92.

Step 4: Divide 92 by 2 to get 46.

Step 5: Divide 46 by 2 to get 23. Here, 23 is a prime number and cannot be divided further.

So, the prime factorization of 736 is: 2^4 × 23.

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 736: (1, 736), (2, 368), (4, 184), (8, 92), (16, 46), and (23, 32).

Negative factor pairs of 736: (-1, -736), (-2, -368), (-4, -184), (-8, -92), (-16, -46), and (-23, -32).