Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 223,093?
A:
Positive:
1 x 22309313 x 17161131 x 1703
Negative:
-1 x -223093-13 x -17161-131 x -1703
A:
Positive:
1 x 22309313 x 17161131 x 1703
Negative:
-1 x -223093-13 x -17161-131 x -1703
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 223,093, 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 | 223,093 | |
-1 | -223,093 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 223,093.
Example:
1 x 223,093 = 223,093
and
-1 x -223,093 = 223,093
Notice both answers equal 223,093
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 223,093 and divide it by 2:
223,093 ÷ 2 = 111,546.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 111,546.5 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 | 223,093 | |
-1 | -223,093 |
Now, we try dividing 223,093 by 3:
223,093 ÷ 3 = 74,364.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 74,364.3333 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 | 223,093 | |
-1 | -223,093 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
223,093 ÷ 4 = 55,773.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 55,773.25 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 | 223,093 | |
-1 | 223,093 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 131 | 1,703 | 17,161 | 223,093 |
-1 | -13 | -131 | -1,703 | -17,161 | -223,093 |
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