Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 44,591?
A:
Positive:
1 x 4459117 x 262343 x 103761 x 731
Negative:
-1 x -44591-17 x -2623-43 x -1037-61 x -731
A:
Positive:
1 x 4459117 x 262343 x 103761 x 731
Negative:
-1 x -44591-17 x -2623-43 x -1037-61 x -731
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 44,591, 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 | 44,591 | |
-1 | -44,591 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 44,591.
Example:
1 x 44,591 = 44,591
and
-1 x -44,591 = 44,591
Notice both answers equal 44,591
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 44,591 and divide it by 2:
44,591 ÷ 2 = 22,295.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 22,295.5 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 | 44,591 | |
-1 | -44,591 |
Now, we try dividing 44,591 by 3:
44,591 ÷ 3 = 14,863.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 14,863.6667 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 | 44,591 | |
-1 | -44,591 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
44,591 ÷ 4 = 11,147.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 11,147.75 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 | 44,591 | |
-1 | 44,591 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 17 | 43 | 61 | 731 | 1,037 | 2,623 | 44,591 |
-1 | -17 | -43 | -61 | -731 | -1,037 | -2,623 | -44,591 |
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