Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 1,156,841?
A:
Positive:
1 x 11568417 x 16526349 x 23609
Negative:
-1 x -1156841-7 x -165263-49 x -23609
A:
Positive:
1 x 11568417 x 16526349 x 23609
Negative:
-1 x -1156841-7 x -165263-49 x -23609
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 1,156,841, 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 | 1,156,841 | |
-1 | -1,156,841 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 1,156,841.
Example:
1 x 1,156,841 = 1,156,841
and
-1 x -1,156,841 = 1,156,841
Notice both answers equal 1,156,841
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 1,156,841 and divide it by 2:
1,156,841 ÷ 2 = 578,420.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 578,420.5 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 | 1,156,841 | |
-1 | -1,156,841 |
Now, we try dividing 1,156,841 by 3:
1,156,841 ÷ 3 = 385,613.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 385,613.6667 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 | 1,156,841 | |
-1 | -1,156,841 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
1,156,841 ÷ 4 = 289,210.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 289,210.25 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 | 1,156,841 | |
-1 | 1,156,841 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 49 | 23,609 | 165,263 | 1,156,841 |
-1 | -7 | -49 | -23,609 | -165,263 | -1,156,841 |
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