Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 4,008,893?
A:
Positive:
1 x 40088937 x 572699
Negative:
-1 x -4008893-7 x -572699
A:
Positive:
1 x 40088937 x 572699
Negative:
-1 x -4008893-7 x -572699
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 4,008,893, 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 | 4,008,893 | |
-1 | -4,008,893 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 4,008,893.
Example:
1 x 4,008,893 = 4,008,893
and
-1 x -4,008,893 = 4,008,893
Notice both answers equal 4,008,893
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 4,008,893 and divide it by 2:
4,008,893 ÷ 2 = 2,004,446.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 2,004,446.5 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 | 4,008,893 | |
-1 | -4,008,893 |
Now, we try dividing 4,008,893 by 3:
4,008,893 ÷ 3 = 1,336,297.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 1,336,297.6667 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 | 4,008,893 | |
-1 | -4,008,893 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
4,008,893 ÷ 4 = 1,002,223.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 1,002,223.25 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 | 4,008,893 | |
-1 | 4,008,893 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 572,699 | 4,008,893 |
-1 | -7 | -572,699 | -4,008,893 |
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