Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 385,337?
A:
Positive:
1 x 38533761 x 6317
Negative:
-1 x -385337-61 x -6317
A:
Positive:
1 x 38533761 x 6317
Negative:
-1 x -385337-61 x -6317
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 385,337, 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 | 385,337 | |
-1 | -385,337 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 385,337.
Example:
1 x 385,337 = 385,337
and
-1 x -385,337 = 385,337
Notice both answers equal 385,337
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 385,337 and divide it by 2:
385,337 ÷ 2 = 192,668.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 192,668.5 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 | 385,337 | |
-1 | -385,337 |
Now, we try dividing 385,337 by 3:
385,337 ÷ 3 = 128,445.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 128,445.6667 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 | 385,337 | |
-1 | -385,337 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
385,337 ÷ 4 = 96,334.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 96,334.25 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 | 385,337 | |
-1 | 385,337 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 61 | 6,317 | 385,337 |
-1 | -61 | -6,317 | -385,337 |
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