Question

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

Answer 1

-48 and 108 to clarify

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

its prime factorization not factoring if thats what you mean

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

ummm ok

Answer 7

kinda confused still

Answer 8

someone help please(:

Answer 9

Are you able to find the prime factorization of 48?

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

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

Answer 12

the only extra factor is -1

Answer 13

lol

Answer 14

can u show me with a factor tree?

Answer 15

Do you know how to prime factorize a positive number?

Answer 16

yes, but not negative. can u explain

Answer 17

see pic

Answer 18

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

Answer 19

thank you everyone! got it now(: