Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 484,739?
A:
Positive:
1 x 48473943 x 11273
Negative:
-1 x -484739-43 x -11273
A:
Positive:
1 x 48473943 x 11273
Negative:
-1 x -484739-43 x -11273
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 484,739, 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 | 484,739 | |
-1 | -484,739 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 484,739.
Example:
1 x 484,739 = 484,739
and
-1 x -484,739 = 484,739
Notice both answers equal 484,739
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 484,739 and divide it by 2:
484,739 ÷ 2 = 242,369.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 242,369.5 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 | 484,739 | |
-1 | -484,739 |
Now, we try dividing 484,739 by 3:
484,739 ÷ 3 = 161,579.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 161,579.6667 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 | 484,739 | |
-1 | -484,739 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
484,739 ÷ 4 = 121,184.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 121,184.75 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 | 484,739 | |
-1 | 484,739 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 43 | 11,273 | 484,739 |
-1 | -43 | -11,273 | -484,739 |
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