Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 595,019?
A:
Positive:
1 x 595019193 x 3083
Negative:
-1 x -595019-193 x -3083
A:
Positive:
1 x 595019193 x 3083
Negative:
-1 x -595019-193 x -3083
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 595,019, 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 | 595,019 | |
-1 | -595,019 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 595,019.
Example:
1 x 595,019 = 595,019
and
-1 x -595,019 = 595,019
Notice both answers equal 595,019
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 595,019 and divide it by 2:
595,019 ÷ 2 = 297,509.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 297,509.5 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 | 595,019 | |
-1 | -595,019 |
Now, we try dividing 595,019 by 3:
595,019 ÷ 3 = 198,339.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 198,339.6667 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 | 595,019 | |
-1 | -595,019 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
595,019 ÷ 4 = 148,754.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 148,754.75 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 | 595,019 | |
-1 | 595,019 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 193 | 3,083 | 595,019 |
-1 | -193 | -3,083 | -595,019 |
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