Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 549,527?
A:
Positive:
1 x 54952711 x 49957
Negative:
-1 x -549527-11 x -49957
A:
Positive:
1 x 54952711 x 49957
Negative:
-1 x -549527-11 x -49957
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 549,527, 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 | 549,527 | |
-1 | -549,527 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 549,527.
Example:
1 x 549,527 = 549,527
and
-1 x -549,527 = 549,527
Notice both answers equal 549,527
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 549,527 and divide it by 2:
549,527 ÷ 2 = 274,763.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 274,763.5 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 | 549,527 | |
-1 | -549,527 |
Now, we try dividing 549,527 by 3:
549,527 ÷ 3 = 183,175.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 183,175.6667 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 | 549,527 | |
-1 | -549,527 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
549,527 ÷ 4 = 137,381.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 137,381.75 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 | 549,527 | |
-1 | 549,527 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11 | 49,957 | 549,527 |
-1 | -11 | -49,957 | -549,527 |
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