Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 6,048,881?
A:
Positive:
1 x 6048881103 x 58727
Negative:
-1 x -6048881-103 x -58727
A:
Positive:
1 x 6048881103 x 58727
Negative:
-1 x -6048881-103 x -58727
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 6,048,881, 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 | 6,048,881 | |
-1 | -6,048,881 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 6,048,881.
Example:
1 x 6,048,881 = 6,048,881
and
-1 x -6,048,881 = 6,048,881
Notice both answers equal 6,048,881
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 6,048,881 and divide it by 2:
6,048,881 ÷ 2 = 3,024,440.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 3,024,440.5 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 | 6,048,881 | |
-1 | -6,048,881 |
Now, we try dividing 6,048,881 by 3:
6,048,881 ÷ 3 = 2,016,293.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 2,016,293.6667 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 | 6,048,881 | |
-1 | -6,048,881 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
6,048,881 ÷ 4 = 1,512,220.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 1,512,220.25 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 | 6,048,881 | |
-1 | 6,048,881 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 103 | 58,727 | 6,048,881 |
-1 | -103 | -58,727 | -6,048,881 |
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