Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 17,537?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1753713 x 134919 x 92371 x 247
Negative:
-1 x -17537-13 x -1349-19 x -923-71 x -247
A:
Positive:
1 x 1753713 x 134919 x 92371 x 247
Negative:
-1 x -17537-13 x -1349-19 x -923-71 x -247
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 17,537, 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 | 17,537 | |
-1 | -17,537 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 17,537.
Example:
1 x 17,537 = 17,537
and
-1 x -17,537 = 17,537
Notice both answers equal 17,537
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 17,537 and divide it by 2:
17,537 ÷ 2 = 8,768.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 8,768.5 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 | 17,537 | |
-1 | -17,537 |
Now, we try dividing 17,537 by 3:
17,537 ÷ 3 = 5,845.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 5,845.6667 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 | 17,537 | |
-1 | -17,537 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
17,537 ÷ 4 = 4,384.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 4,384.25 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 | 17,537 | |
-1 | 17,537 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 19 | 71 | 247 | 923 | 1,349 | 17,537 |
-1 | -13 | -19 | -71 | -247 | -923 | -1,349 | -17,537 |
Here are some more numbers to try:
Try the factor calculator