Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 122,669?
A:
Positive:
1 x 122669241 x 509
Negative:
-1 x -122669-241 x -509
A:
Positive:
1 x 122669241 x 509
Negative:
-1 x -122669-241 x -509
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 122,669, 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 | 122,669 | |
-1 | -122,669 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 122,669.
Example:
1 x 122,669 = 122,669
and
-1 x -122,669 = 122,669
Notice both answers equal 122,669
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 122,669 and divide it by 2:
122,669 ÷ 2 = 61,334.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 61,334.5 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 | 122,669 | |
-1 | -122,669 |
Now, we try dividing 122,669 by 3:
122,669 ÷ 3 = 40,889.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 40,889.6667 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 | 122,669 | |
-1 | -122,669 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
122,669 ÷ 4 = 30,667.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 30,667.25 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 | 122,669 | |
-1 | 122,669 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 241 | 509 | 122,669 |
-1 | -241 | -509 | -122,669 |
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