Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 4,007,095?
A:
Positive:
1 x 40070955 x 801419
Negative:
-1 x -4007095-5 x -801419
A:
Positive:
1 x 40070955 x 801419
Negative:
-1 x -4007095-5 x -801419
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 4,007,095, 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 | 4,007,095 | |
-1 | -4,007,095 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 4,007,095.
Example:
1 x 4,007,095 = 4,007,095
and
-1 x -4,007,095 = 4,007,095
Notice both answers equal 4,007,095
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 4,007,095 and divide it by 2:
4,007,095 ÷ 2 = 2,003,547.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 2,003,547.5 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 | 4,007,095 | |
-1 | -4,007,095 |
Now, we try dividing 4,007,095 by 3:
4,007,095 ÷ 3 = 1,335,698.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 1,335,698.3333 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 | 4,007,095 | |
-1 | -4,007,095 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
4,007,095 ÷ 4 = 1,001,773.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 1,001,773.75 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 | 4,007,095 | |
-1 | 4,007,095 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 801,419 | 4,007,095 |
-1 | -5 | -801,419 | -4,007,095 |
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