Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 614,993?
A:
Positive:
1 x 61499367 x 9179137 x 4489
Negative:
-1 x -614993-67 x -9179-137 x -4489
A:
Positive:
1 x 61499367 x 9179137 x 4489
Negative:
-1 x -614993-67 x -9179-137 x -4489
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 614,993, 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 | 614,993 | |
-1 | -614,993 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 614,993.
Example:
1 x 614,993 = 614,993
and
-1 x -614,993 = 614,993
Notice both answers equal 614,993
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 614,993 and divide it by 2:
614,993 ÷ 2 = 307,496.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 307,496.5 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 | 614,993 | |
-1 | -614,993 |
Now, we try dividing 614,993 by 3:
614,993 ÷ 3 = 204,997.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 204,997.6667 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 | 614,993 | |
-1 | -614,993 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
614,993 ÷ 4 = 153,748.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 153,748.25 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 | 614,993 | |
-1 | 614,993 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 67 | 137 | 4,489 | 9,179 | 614,993 |
-1 | -67 | -137 | -4,489 | -9,179 | -614,993 |
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