Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 76,177?
A:
Positive:
1 x 7617717 x 4481
Negative:
-1 x -76177-17 x -4481
A:
Positive:
1 x 7617717 x 4481
Negative:
-1 x -76177-17 x -4481
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 76,177, 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 | 76,177 | |
-1 | -76,177 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 76,177.
Example:
1 x 76,177 = 76,177
and
-1 x -76,177 = 76,177
Notice both answers equal 76,177
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 76,177 and divide it by 2:
76,177 ÷ 2 = 38,088.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 38,088.5 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 | 76,177 | |
-1 | -76,177 |
Now, we try dividing 76,177 by 3:
76,177 ÷ 3 = 25,392.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 25,392.3333 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 | 76,177 | |
-1 | -76,177 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
76,177 ÷ 4 = 19,044.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 19,044.25 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 | 76,177 | |
-1 | 76,177 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 17 | 4,481 | 76,177 |
-1 | -17 | -4,481 | -76,177 |
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