Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 271,039?
A:
Positive:
1 x 271039131 x 2069
Negative:
-1 x -271039-131 x -2069
A:
Positive:
1 x 271039131 x 2069
Negative:
-1 x -271039-131 x -2069
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 271,039, 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 | 271,039 | |
-1 | -271,039 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 271,039.
Example:
1 x 271,039 = 271,039
and
-1 x -271,039 = 271,039
Notice both answers equal 271,039
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 271,039 and divide it by 2:
271,039 ÷ 2 = 135,519.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 135,519.5 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 | 271,039 | |
-1 | -271,039 |
Now, we try dividing 271,039 by 3:
271,039 ÷ 3 = 90,346.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 90,346.3333 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 | 271,039 | |
-1 | -271,039 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
271,039 ÷ 4 = 67,759.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 67,759.75 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 | 271,039 | |
-1 | 271,039 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 131 | 2,069 | 271,039 |
-1 | -131 | -2,069 | -271,039 |
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