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Factors of -196

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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 -196, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.

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What are the Factors of -196?

The numbers that divide -196 evenly are known as factors of -196.

 

A factor of -196 is a number that divides the number without remainder.

 

The factors of -196 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 49, 98, and 196.

 

Negative factors of -196: -1, -2, -4, -7, -14, -28, -49, -98, and -196.

 

Prime factors of 196: 2 and 7. Prime factorization of 196: (22 times 72).

 

The sum of factors of 196: 1 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 14 + 28 + 49 + 98 + 196 = 399

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How to Find Factors of -196?

Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:

 

  • Finding factors using multiplication
     
  • Finding factors using division method
     
  • Prime factors and Prime factorization
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Finding Factors Using Multiplication

To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 196. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 196 is the multiplication method.

 

Step 1: Multiply 196 by 1, 196 × 1 = 196.

 

Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 196 after multiplying 2 × 98 = 196 4 × 49 = 196 7 × 28 = 196

 

Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 196 are: (1, 196), (2, 98), (4, 49), (7, 28).

 

For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.

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Finding Factors Using Division Method

Dividing the given numbers with the whole numbers 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:

 

Step 1: Divide 196 by 1, 196 ÷ 1 = 196.

 

Step 2: Continue dividing 196 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.

 

196 ÷ 1 = 196

196 ÷ 2 = 98

196 ÷ 4 = 49

196 ÷ 7 = 28

 

Therefore, the factors of 196 are: 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 49, 98, 196.

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Prime Factors and Prime Factorization

The factors can be found by dividing it with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:

 

  • Using prime factorization
     
  • Using factor tree

 

Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 196 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.

 

196 ÷ 2 = 98

98 ÷ 2 = 49

49 ÷ 7 = 7

7 ÷ 7 = 1

 

The prime factors of 196 are 2 and 7.

The prime factorization of 196 is: (22 times 72).

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Factor Tree

The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows:

 

Step 1: Firstly, 196 is divided by 2 to get 98.

 

Step 2: Now divide 98 by 2 to get 49.

 

Step 3: Then divide 49 by 7 to get 7. Here, 7 is the smallest prime number that cannot be divided anymore. So, the prime factorization of 196 is: (22 times 72).

 

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 196: (1, 196), (2, 98), (4, 49), (7, 28).

 

Negative factor pairs of 196: (-1, -196), (-2, -98), (-4, -49), (-7, -28).

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of -196

Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting the number itself and 1 is a factor

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Children might forget to add the given number itself and 1 as a factor. The number itself and 1 are the factors for every number. Always remember to include 1 and the number itself.

 

For example, in factors of 196, 1 and 196 are also factors.

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Factors of -196 Examples

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Problem 1

A classroom project requires 196 sheets of paper, and there are 7 students. How many sheets does each student get if distributed equally?

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Each student will get 28 sheets.

Explanation

To divide the sheets equally, we need to divide the total sheets by the number of students.

 

196/7 = 28

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Problem 2

A garden plot is rectangular, the width of the plot is 14 meters and the total area is 196 square meters. Find the length.

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14 meters.

Explanation

To find the length of the plot, we use the formula,

 

Area = length × width

 

196 = length × 14

 

To find the value of length, we need to shift 14 to the left side.

 

196/14 = length

 

Length = 14.

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Problem 3

There are 4 containers and 196 liters of water. How many liters will be in each container?

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Each container will have 49 liters.

Explanation

To find the liters in each container, divide the total liters by the containers.

 

196/4 = 49

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Problem 4

A pack contains 196 marbles, and there are 28 children. How many marbles does each child get if distributed equally?

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Each child gets 7 marbles.

Explanation

Dividing the marbles by the number of children, we will get the number of marbles each child gets.

 

196/28 = 7

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Problem 5

196 apples need to be arranged in 49 baskets. How many apples will go in each basket?

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Each basket will have 4 apples.

Explanation

Divide total apples by the number of baskets.

 

196/49 = 4

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FAQs on Factors of -196

1.What are the factors of -196?

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2.Mention the prime factors of 196.

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3.Is 196 a multiple of 7?

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4.Mention the factor pairs of -196?

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5.What is the square root of 196?

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6.How can children in United States use numbers in everyday life to understand Factors of -196?

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7.What are some fun ways kids in United States can practice Factors of -196 with numbers?

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8.What role do numbers and Factors of -196 play in helping children in United States develop problem-solving skills?

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9.How can families in United States create number-rich environments to improve Factors of -196 skills?

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Important Glossaries for Factor of -196

  • Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 196 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 49, 98, and 196.
     
  • Prime factors: The factors that are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 7 are prime factors of 196.
     
  • Factor pairs: Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 196 are (1, 196), (2, 98), etc.
     
  • Negative factors: These are the negative counterparts of the positive factors. For example, -1, -2, -4, -7, etc., are negative factors of -196.
     
  • Prime factorization: It is the process of expressing a number as a product of its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 196 is \(2^2 \times 7^2\).
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