Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 200,051?
A:
Positive:
1 x 20005119 x 10529
Negative:
-1 x -200051-19 x -10529
A:
Positive:
1 x 20005119 x 10529
Negative:
-1 x -200051-19 x -10529
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 200,051, 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 | 200,051 | |
-1 | -200,051 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 200,051.
Example:
1 x 200,051 = 200,051
and
-1 x -200,051 = 200,051
Notice both answers equal 200,051
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 200,051 and divide it by 2:
200,051 ÷ 2 = 100,025.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 100,025.5 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 | 200,051 | |
-1 | -200,051 |
Now, we try dividing 200,051 by 3:
200,051 ÷ 3 = 66,683.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 66,683.6667 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 | 200,051 | |
-1 | -200,051 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
200,051 ÷ 4 = 50,012.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 50,012.75 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 | 200,051 | |
-1 | 200,051 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 19 | 10,529 | 200,051 |
-1 | -19 | -10,529 | -200,051 |
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