Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 2,139,889?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2139889389 x 5501
Negative:
-1 x -2139889-389 x -5501
A:
Positive:
1 x 2139889389 x 5501
Negative:
-1 x -2139889-389 x -5501
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 2,139,889, 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 | 2,139,889 | |
-1 | -2,139,889 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 2,139,889.
Example:
1 x 2,139,889 = 2,139,889
and
-1 x -2,139,889 = 2,139,889
Notice both answers equal 2,139,889
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 2,139,889 and divide it by 2:
2,139,889 ÷ 2 = 1,069,944.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 1,069,944.5 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 | 2,139,889 | |
-1 | -2,139,889 |
Now, we try dividing 2,139,889 by 3:
2,139,889 ÷ 3 = 713,296.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 713,296.3333 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 | 2,139,889 | |
-1 | -2,139,889 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
2,139,889 ÷ 4 = 534,972.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 534,972.25 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 | 2,139,889 | |
-1 | 2,139,889 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 389 | 5,501 | 2,139,889 |
-1 | -389 | -5,501 | -2,139,889 |
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