Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 114,703?
A:
Positive:
1 x 11470319 x 6037
Negative:
-1 x -114703-19 x -6037
A:
Positive:
1 x 11470319 x 6037
Negative:
-1 x -114703-19 x -6037
Unfortunately, there's not simple formula to identifying all of the factors of a number and it can be a tedious process when trying to identify the divisors of larger numbers. To find the factor combinations of the number 114,703, it is easier to work with a table - it's called factoring from the outside in.
We start by creating a table and writing 1 on the left side and then the number we're trying to find the factors for on the right side in a table. Then, below that, write the numbers as a negative as well.
1 | 114,703 | |
-1 | -114,703 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 114,703.
Example:
1 x 114,703 = 114,703
and
-1 x -114,703 = 114,703
Notice both answers equal 114,703
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 114,703 and divide it by 2:
114,703 ÷ 2 = 57,351.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 57,351.5 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 114,703 | |
-1 | -114,703 |
Now, we try dividing 114,703 by 3:
114,703 ÷ 3 = 38,234.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 38,234.3333 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 114,703 | |
-1 | -114,703 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
114,703 ÷ 4 = 28,675.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 28,675.75 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 114,703 | |
-1 | 114,703 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 19 | 6,037 | 114,703 |
-1 | -19 | -6,037 | -114,703 |
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