Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 639,811?
A:
Positive:
1 x 63981147 x 13613
Negative:
-1 x -639811-47 x -13613
A:
Positive:
1 x 63981147 x 13613
Negative:
-1 x -639811-47 x -13613
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 639,811, 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 | 639,811 | |
-1 | -639,811 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 639,811.
Example:
1 x 639,811 = 639,811
and
-1 x -639,811 = 639,811
Notice both answers equal 639,811
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 639,811 and divide it by 2:
639,811 ÷ 2 = 319,905.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 319,905.5 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 | 639,811 | |
-1 | -639,811 |
Now, we try dividing 639,811 by 3:
639,811 ÷ 3 = 213,270.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 213,270.3333 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 | 639,811 | |
-1 | -639,811 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
639,811 ÷ 4 = 159,952.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 159,952.75 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 | 639,811 | |
-1 | 639,811 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 47 | 13,613 | 639,811 |
-1 | -47 | -13,613 | -639,811 |
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