Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 529,427?
A:
Positive:
1 x 529427337 x 1571
Negative:
-1 x -529427-337 x -1571
A:
Positive:
1 x 529427337 x 1571
Negative:
-1 x -529427-337 x -1571
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 529,427, 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 | 529,427 | |
-1 | -529,427 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 529,427.
Example:
1 x 529,427 = 529,427
and
-1 x -529,427 = 529,427
Notice both answers equal 529,427
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 529,427 and divide it by 2:
529,427 ÷ 2 = 264,713.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 264,713.5 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 | 529,427 | |
-1 | -529,427 |
Now, we try dividing 529,427 by 3:
529,427 ÷ 3 = 176,475.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 176,475.6667 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 | 529,427 | |
-1 | -529,427 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
529,427 ÷ 4 = 132,356.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 132,356.75 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 | 529,427 | |
-1 | 529,427 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 337 | 1,571 | 529,427 |
-1 | -337 | -1,571 | -529,427 |
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