Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 568,319?
A:
Positive:
1 x 56831953 x 10723
Negative:
-1 x -568319-53 x -10723
A:
Positive:
1 x 56831953 x 10723
Negative:
-1 x -568319-53 x -10723
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 568,319, 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 | 568,319 | |
-1 | -568,319 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 568,319.
Example:
1 x 568,319 = 568,319
and
-1 x -568,319 = 568,319
Notice both answers equal 568,319
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 568,319 and divide it by 2:
568,319 ÷ 2 = 284,159.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 284,159.5 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 | 568,319 | |
-1 | -568,319 |
Now, we try dividing 568,319 by 3:
568,319 ÷ 3 = 189,439.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 189,439.6667 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 | 568,319 | |
-1 | -568,319 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
568,319 ÷ 4 = 142,079.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 142,079.75 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 | 568,319 | |
-1 | 568,319 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 53 | 10,723 | 568,319 |
-1 | -53 | -10,723 | -568,319 |
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