Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 190,937?
A:
Positive:
1 x 19093741 x 4657
Negative:
-1 x -190937-41 x -4657
A:
Positive:
1 x 19093741 x 4657
Negative:
-1 x -190937-41 x -4657
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 190,937, 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 | 190,937 | |
-1 | -190,937 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 190,937.
Example:
1 x 190,937 = 190,937
and
-1 x -190,937 = 190,937
Notice both answers equal 190,937
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 190,937 and divide it by 2:
190,937 ÷ 2 = 95,468.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 95,468.5 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 | 190,937 | |
-1 | -190,937 |
Now, we try dividing 190,937 by 3:
190,937 ÷ 3 = 63,645.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 63,645.6667 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 | 190,937 | |
-1 | -190,937 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
190,937 ÷ 4 = 47,734.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 47,734.25 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 | 190,937 | |
-1 | 190,937 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 41 | 4,657 | 190,937 |
-1 | -41 | -4,657 | -190,937 |
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