Factors of 288
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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, 288 is divided by 2 to get 144.

Step 2: Now divide 144 by 2 to get 72.

Step 3: Then divide 72 by 2 to get 36.

Step 4: Divide 36 by 2 to get 18.

Step 5: Divide 18 by 2 to get 9.

Step 6: Divide 9 by 3 to get 3. Here, 3 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore. So, the prime factorization of 288 is: 25 × 32.

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 288: (1, 288), (2, 144), (3, 96), (4, 72), (6, 48), (8, 36), (9, 32), (12, 24), (16, 18).

Negative factor pairs of 288: (-1, -288), (-2, -144), (-3, -96), (-4, -72), (-6, -48), (-8, -36), (-9, -32), (-12, -24), (-16, -18).