Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 641,647?
A:
Positive:
1 x 641647379 x 1693
Negative:
-1 x -641647-379 x -1693
A:
Positive:
1 x 641647379 x 1693
Negative:
-1 x -641647-379 x -1693
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 641,647, 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 | 641,647 | |
-1 | -641,647 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 641,647.
Example:
1 x 641,647 = 641,647
and
-1 x -641,647 = 641,647
Notice both answers equal 641,647
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 641,647 and divide it by 2:
641,647 ÷ 2 = 320,823.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 320,823.5 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 | 641,647 | |
-1 | -641,647 |
Now, we try dividing 641,647 by 3:
641,647 ÷ 3 = 213,882.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 213,882.3333 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 | 641,647 | |
-1 | -641,647 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
641,647 ÷ 4 = 160,411.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 160,411.75 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 | 641,647 | |
-1 | 641,647 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 379 | 1,693 | 641,647 |
-1 | -379 | -1,693 | -641,647 |
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