Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 64,753?
A:
Positive:
1 x 6475313 x 498117 x 3809221 x 293
Negative:
-1 x -64753-13 x -4981-17 x -3809-221 x -293
A:
Positive:
1 x 6475313 x 498117 x 3809221 x 293
Negative:
-1 x -64753-13 x -4981-17 x -3809-221 x -293
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 64,753, 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 | 64,753 | |
-1 | -64,753 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 64,753.
Example:
1 x 64,753 = 64,753
and
-1 x -64,753 = 64,753
Notice both answers equal 64,753
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 64,753 and divide it by 2:
64,753 ÷ 2 = 32,376.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 32,376.5 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 | 64,753 | |
-1 | -64,753 |
Now, we try dividing 64,753 by 3:
64,753 ÷ 3 = 21,584.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 21,584.3333 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 | 64,753 | |
-1 | -64,753 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
64,753 ÷ 4 = 16,188.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 16,188.25 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 | 64,753 | |
-1 | 64,753 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 17 | 221 | 293 | 3,809 | 4,981 | 64,753 |
-1 | -13 | -17 | -221 | -293 | -3,809 | -4,981 | -64,753 |
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