Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 766,699?
A:
Positive:
1 x 766699127 x 6037
Negative:
-1 x -766699-127 x -6037
A:
Positive:
1 x 766699127 x 6037
Negative:
-1 x -766699-127 x -6037
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 766,699, 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 | 766,699 | |
-1 | -766,699 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 766,699.
Example:
1 x 766,699 = 766,699
and
-1 x -766,699 = 766,699
Notice both answers equal 766,699
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 766,699 and divide it by 2:
766,699 ÷ 2 = 383,349.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 383,349.5 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 | 766,699 | |
-1 | -766,699 |
Now, we try dividing 766,699 by 3:
766,699 ÷ 3 = 255,566.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 255,566.3333 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 | 766,699 | |
-1 | -766,699 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
766,699 ÷ 4 = 191,674.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 191,674.75 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 | 766,699 | |
-1 | 766,699 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 127 | 6,037 | 766,699 |
-1 | -127 | -6,037 | -766,699 |
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