how do you do prime factorization on a negative number?
ex:
-48, 108

Question

how do you do prime factorization on a negative number?
ex:
-48, 108

anonymous · Answer

-48 and 108 to clarify

anonymous · Answer

Just put the - in the front of the factorization for a positive number

anonymous · Answer

so u treat it as if it was a positive? and then add the negative later... im not sure

anonymous · Answer

its prime factorization not factoring if thats what you mean

anonymous · Answer

Yes

anonymous · Answer

ummm ok

anonymous · Answer

kinda confused still

anonymous · Answer

someone help please(:

cruffo · Answer

Are you able to find the prime factorization of 48?

anonymous · Answer

yes i know how to do the positive 48 but how do you do a negative?(:

cruffo · Answer

It's the same as with positive numbers. You just have the extra -1 in the factorization.

unklerhaukus · Answer

the only extra factor is -1

cruffo · Answer

lol

anonymous · Answer

can u show me with a factor tree?

anonymous · Answer

Do you know how to prime factorize a positive number?

anonymous · Answer

yes, but not negative. can u explain

cruffo · Answer

see pic

anonymous · Answer

It's the same for negative, just that -x = -1 * x.

anonymous · Answer

thank you everyone! got it now(: