Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 450,449?
A:
Positive:
1 x 45044917 x 26497
Negative:
-1 x -450449-17 x -26497
A:
Positive:
1 x 45044917 x 26497
Negative:
-1 x -450449-17 x -26497
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 450,449, 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 | 450,449 | |
-1 | -450,449 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 450,449.
Example:
1 x 450,449 = 450,449
and
-1 x -450,449 = 450,449
Notice both answers equal 450,449
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 450,449 and divide it by 2:
450,449 ÷ 2 = 225,224.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 225,224.5 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 | 450,449 | |
-1 | -450,449 |
Now, we try dividing 450,449 by 3:
450,449 ÷ 3 = 150,149.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 150,149.6667 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 | 450,449 | |
-1 | -450,449 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
450,449 ÷ 4 = 112,612.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 112,612.25 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 | 450,449 | |
-1 | 450,449 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 17 | 26,497 | 450,449 |
-1 | -17 | -26,497 | -450,449 |
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