Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 59,899?
A:
Positive:
1 x 598997 x 855743 x 1393199 x 301
Negative:
-1 x -59899-7 x -8557-43 x -1393-199 x -301
A:
Positive:
1 x 598997 x 855743 x 1393199 x 301
Negative:
-1 x -59899-7 x -8557-43 x -1393-199 x -301
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 59,899, 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 | 59,899 | |
-1 | -59,899 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 59,899.
Example:
1 x 59,899 = 59,899
and
-1 x -59,899 = 59,899
Notice both answers equal 59,899
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 59,899 and divide it by 2:
59,899 ÷ 2 = 29,949.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 29,949.5 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 | 59,899 | |
-1 | -59,899 |
Now, we try dividing 59,899 by 3:
59,899 ÷ 3 = 19,966.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 19,966.3333 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 | 59,899 | |
-1 | -59,899 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
59,899 ÷ 4 = 14,974.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 14,974.75 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 | 59,899 | |
-1 | 59,899 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 43 | 199 | 301 | 1,393 | 8,557 | 59,899 |
-1 | -7 | -43 | -199 | -301 | -1,393 | -8,557 | -59,899 |
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