Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 645,293?
A:
Positive:
1 x 64529311 x 58663121 x 5333
Negative:
-1 x -645293-11 x -58663-121 x -5333
A:
Positive:
1 x 64529311 x 58663121 x 5333
Negative:
-1 x -645293-11 x -58663-121 x -5333
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 645,293, 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 | 645,293 | |
-1 | -645,293 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 645,293.
Example:
1 x 645,293 = 645,293
and
-1 x -645,293 = 645,293
Notice both answers equal 645,293
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 645,293 and divide it by 2:
645,293 ÷ 2 = 322,646.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 322,646.5 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 | 645,293 | |
-1 | -645,293 |
Now, we try dividing 645,293 by 3:
645,293 ÷ 3 = 215,097.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 215,097.6667 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 | 645,293 | |
-1 | -645,293 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
645,293 ÷ 4 = 161,323.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 161,323.25 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 | 645,293 | |
-1 | 645,293 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11 | 121 | 5,333 | 58,663 | 645,293 |
-1 | -11 | -121 | -5,333 | -58,663 | -645,293 |
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