Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 612,511?
A:
Positive:
1 x 612511
Negative:
-1 x -612511
A:
Positive:
1 x 612511
Negative:
-1 x -612511
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 612,511, 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 | 612,511 | |
-1 | -612,511 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 612,511.
Example:
1 x 612,511 = 612,511
and
-1 x -612,511 = 612,511
Notice both answers equal 612,511
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 612,511 and divide it by 2:
612,511 ÷ 2 = 306,255.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 306,255.5 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 | 612,511 | |
-1 | -612,511 |
Now, we try dividing 612,511 by 3:
612,511 ÷ 3 = 204,170.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 204,170.3333 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 | 612,511 | |
-1 | -612,511 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
612,511 ÷ 4 = 153,127.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 153,127.75 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 | 612,511 | |
-1 | 612,511 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 612,511 |
-1 | -612,511 |
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