Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 736,955?
A:
Positive:
1 x 7369555 x 147391
Negative:
-1 x -736955-5 x -147391
A:
Positive:
1 x 7369555 x 147391
Negative:
-1 x -736955-5 x -147391
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 736,955, 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 | 736,955 | |
-1 | -736,955 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 736,955.
Example:
1 x 736,955 = 736,955
and
-1 x -736,955 = 736,955
Notice both answers equal 736,955
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 736,955 and divide it by 2:
736,955 ÷ 2 = 368,477.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 368,477.5 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 | 736,955 | |
-1 | -736,955 |
Now, we try dividing 736,955 by 3:
736,955 ÷ 3 = 245,651.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 245,651.6667 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 | 736,955 | |
-1 | -736,955 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
736,955 ÷ 4 = 184,238.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 184,238.75 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 | 736,955 | |
-1 | 736,955 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 147,391 | 736,955 |
-1 | -5 | -147,391 | -736,955 |
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