Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 1,789,961?
A:
Positive:
1 x 178996143 x 41627
Negative:
-1 x -1789961-43 x -41627
A:
Positive:
1 x 178996143 x 41627
Negative:
-1 x -1789961-43 x -41627
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 1,789,961, 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 | 1,789,961 | |
-1 | -1,789,961 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 1,789,961.
Example:
1 x 1,789,961 = 1,789,961
and
-1 x -1,789,961 = 1,789,961
Notice both answers equal 1,789,961
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 1,789,961 and divide it by 2:
1,789,961 ÷ 2 = 894,980.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 894,980.5 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 | 1,789,961 | |
-1 | -1,789,961 |
Now, we try dividing 1,789,961 by 3:
1,789,961 ÷ 3 = 596,653.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 596,653.6667 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 | 1,789,961 | |
-1 | -1,789,961 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
1,789,961 ÷ 4 = 447,490.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 447,490.25 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 | 1,789,961 | |
-1 | 1,789,961 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 43 | 41,627 | 1,789,961 |
-1 | -43 | -41,627 | -1,789,961 |
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