Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 29,497?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2949713 x 2269
Negative:
-1 x -29497-13 x -2269
A:
Positive:
1 x 2949713 x 2269
Negative:
-1 x -29497-13 x -2269
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 29,497, 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 | 29,497 | |
-1 | -29,497 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 29,497.
Example:
1 x 29,497 = 29,497
and
-1 x -29,497 = 29,497
Notice both answers equal 29,497
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 29,497 and divide it by 2:
29,497 ÷ 2 = 14,748.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 14,748.5 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 | 29,497 | |
-1 | -29,497 |
Now, we try dividing 29,497 by 3:
29,497 ÷ 3 = 9,832.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 9,832.3333 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 | 29,497 | |
-1 | -29,497 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
29,497 ÷ 4 = 7,374.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 7,374.25 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 | 29,497 | |
-1 | 29,497 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 2,269 | 29,497 |
-1 | -13 | -2,269 | -29,497 |
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