Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 43,511?
A:
Positive:
1 x 4351113 x 3347
Negative:
-1 x -43511-13 x -3347
A:
Positive:
1 x 4351113 x 3347
Negative:
-1 x -43511-13 x -3347
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 43,511, 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 | 43,511 | |
-1 | -43,511 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 43,511.
Example:
1 x 43,511 = 43,511
and
-1 x -43,511 = 43,511
Notice both answers equal 43,511
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 43,511 and divide it by 2:
43,511 ÷ 2 = 21,755.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 21,755.5 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 | 43,511 | |
-1 | -43,511 |
Now, we try dividing 43,511 by 3:
43,511 ÷ 3 = 14,503.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 14,503.6667 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 | 43,511 | |
-1 | -43,511 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
43,511 ÷ 4 = 10,877.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 10,877.75 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 | 43,511 | |
-1 | 43,511 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 3,347 | 43,511 |
-1 | -13 | -3,347 | -43,511 |
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