Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 200,089?
A:
Positive:
1 x 20008919 x 10531
Negative:
-1 x -200089-19 x -10531
A:
Positive:
1 x 20008919 x 10531
Negative:
-1 x -200089-19 x -10531
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 200,089, 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 | 200,089 | |
-1 | -200,089 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 200,089.
Example:
1 x 200,089 = 200,089
and
-1 x -200,089 = 200,089
Notice both answers equal 200,089
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 200,089 and divide it by 2:
200,089 ÷ 2 = 100,044.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 100,044.5 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 | 200,089 | |
-1 | -200,089 |
Now, we try dividing 200,089 by 3:
200,089 ÷ 3 = 66,696.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 66,696.3333 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 | 200,089 | |
-1 | -200,089 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
200,089 ÷ 4 = 50,022.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 50,022.25 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 | 200,089 | |
-1 | 200,089 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 19 | 10,531 | 200,089 |
-1 | -19 | -10,531 | -200,089 |
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