Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 367,847?
A:
Positive:
1 x 36784773 x 5039
Negative:
-1 x -367847-73 x -5039
A:
Positive:
1 x 36784773 x 5039
Negative:
-1 x -367847-73 x -5039
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 367,847, 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 | 367,847 | |
-1 | -367,847 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 367,847.
Example:
1 x 367,847 = 367,847
and
-1 x -367,847 = 367,847
Notice both answers equal 367,847
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 367,847 and divide it by 2:
367,847 ÷ 2 = 183,923.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 183,923.5 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 | 367,847 | |
-1 | -367,847 |
Now, we try dividing 367,847 by 3:
367,847 ÷ 3 = 122,615.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 122,615.6667 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 | 367,847 | |
-1 | -367,847 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
367,847 ÷ 4 = 91,961.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 91,961.75 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 | 367,847 | |
-1 | 367,847 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 73 | 5,039 | 367,847 |
-1 | -73 | -5,039 | -367,847 |
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