Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 57,299?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5729911 x 5209
Negative:
-1 x -57299-11 x -5209
A:
Positive:
1 x 5729911 x 5209
Negative:
-1 x -57299-11 x -5209
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 57,299, 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 | 57,299 | |
-1 | -57,299 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 57,299.
Example:
1 x 57,299 = 57,299
and
-1 x -57,299 = 57,299
Notice both answers equal 57,299
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 57,299 and divide it by 2:
57,299 ÷ 2 = 28,649.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 28,649.5 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 | 57,299 | |
-1 | -57,299 |
Now, we try dividing 57,299 by 3:
57,299 ÷ 3 = 19,099.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 19,099.6667 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 | 57,299 | |
-1 | -57,299 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
57,299 ÷ 4 = 14,324.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 14,324.75 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 | 57,299 | |
-1 | 57,299 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11 | 5,209 | 57,299 |
-1 | -11 | -5,209 | -57,299 |
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