Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 718,715?
A:
Positive:
1 x 7187155 x 143743
Negative:
-1 x -718715-5 x -143743
A:
Positive:
1 x 7187155 x 143743
Negative:
-1 x -718715-5 x -143743
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 718,715, 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 | 718,715 | |
-1 | -718,715 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 718,715.
Example:
1 x 718,715 = 718,715
and
-1 x -718,715 = 718,715
Notice both answers equal 718,715
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 718,715 and divide it by 2:
718,715 ÷ 2 = 359,357.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 359,357.5 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 | 718,715 | |
-1 | -718,715 |
Now, we try dividing 718,715 by 3:
718,715 ÷ 3 = 239,571.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 239,571.6667 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 | 718,715 | |
-1 | -718,715 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
718,715 ÷ 4 = 179,678.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 179,678.75 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 | 718,715 | |
-1 | 718,715 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 143,743 | 718,715 |
-1 | -5 | -143,743 | -718,715 |
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