Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 194,143?
A:
Positive:
1 x 19414323 x 8441367 x 529
Negative:
-1 x -194143-23 x -8441-367 x -529
A:
Positive:
1 x 19414323 x 8441367 x 529
Negative:
-1 x -194143-23 x -8441-367 x -529
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 194,143, 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 | 194,143 | |
-1 | -194,143 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 194,143.
Example:
1 x 194,143 = 194,143
and
-1 x -194,143 = 194,143
Notice both answers equal 194,143
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 194,143 and divide it by 2:
194,143 ÷ 2 = 97,071.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 97,071.5 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 | 194,143 | |
-1 | -194,143 |
Now, we try dividing 194,143 by 3:
194,143 ÷ 3 = 64,714.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 64,714.3333 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 | 194,143 | |
-1 | -194,143 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
194,143 ÷ 4 = 48,535.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 48,535.75 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 | 194,143 | |
-1 | 194,143 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 23 | 367 | 529 | 8,441 | 194,143 |
-1 | -23 | -367 | -529 | -8,441 | -194,143 |
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