Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 2,123,839?
A:
Positive:
1 x 212383919 x 111781
Negative:
-1 x -2123839-19 x -111781
A:
Positive:
1 x 212383919 x 111781
Negative:
-1 x -2123839-19 x -111781
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 2,123,839, 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 | 2,123,839 | |
-1 | -2,123,839 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 2,123,839.
Example:
1 x 2,123,839 = 2,123,839
and
-1 x -2,123,839 = 2,123,839
Notice both answers equal 2,123,839
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 2,123,839 and divide it by 2:
2,123,839 ÷ 2 = 1,061,919.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 1,061,919.5 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 | 2,123,839 | |
-1 | -2,123,839 |
Now, we try dividing 2,123,839 by 3:
2,123,839 ÷ 3 = 707,946.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 707,946.3333 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 | 2,123,839 | |
-1 | -2,123,839 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
2,123,839 ÷ 4 = 530,959.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 530,959.75 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 | 2,123,839 | |
-1 | 2,123,839 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 19 | 111,781 | 2,123,839 |
-1 | -19 | -111,781 | -2,123,839 |
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