Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 561,883?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5618837 x 8026949 x 11467
Negative:
-1 x -561883-7 x -80269-49 x -11467
A:
Positive:
1 x 5618837 x 8026949 x 11467
Negative:
-1 x -561883-7 x -80269-49 x -11467
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 561,883, 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 | 561,883 | |
-1 | -561,883 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 561,883.
Example:
1 x 561,883 = 561,883
and
-1 x -561,883 = 561,883
Notice both answers equal 561,883
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 561,883 and divide it by 2:
561,883 ÷ 2 = 280,941.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 280,941.5 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 | 561,883 | |
-1 | -561,883 |
Now, we try dividing 561,883 by 3:
561,883 ÷ 3 = 187,294.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 187,294.3333 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 | 561,883 | |
-1 | -561,883 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
561,883 ÷ 4 = 140,470.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 140,470.75 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 | 561,883 | |
-1 | 561,883 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 49 | 11,467 | 80,269 | 561,883 |
-1 | -7 | -49 | -11,467 | -80,269 | -561,883 |
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