Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 583,057?
A:
Positive:
1 x 583057127 x 4591
Negative:
-1 x -583057-127 x -4591
A:
Positive:
1 x 583057127 x 4591
Negative:
-1 x -583057-127 x -4591
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 583,057, 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 | 583,057 | |
-1 | -583,057 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 583,057.
Example:
1 x 583,057 = 583,057
and
-1 x -583,057 = 583,057
Notice both answers equal 583,057
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 583,057 and divide it by 2:
583,057 ÷ 2 = 291,528.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 291,528.5 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 | 583,057 | |
-1 | -583,057 |
Now, we try dividing 583,057 by 3:
583,057 ÷ 3 = 194,352.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 194,352.3333 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 | 583,057 | |
-1 | -583,057 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
583,057 ÷ 4 = 145,764.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 145,764.25 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 | 583,057 | |
-1 | 583,057 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 127 | 4,591 | 583,057 |
-1 | -127 | -4,591 | -583,057 |
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