Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 7,955?
A:
Positive:
1 x 79555 x 159137 x 21543 x 185
Negative:
-1 x -7955-5 x -1591-37 x -215-43 x -185
A:
Positive:
1 x 79555 x 159137 x 21543 x 185
Negative:
-1 x -7955-5 x -1591-37 x -215-43 x -185
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 7,955, 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 | 7,955 | |
-1 | -7,955 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 7,955.
Example:
1 x 7,955 = 7,955
and
-1 x -7,955 = 7,955
Notice both answers equal 7,955
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 7,955 and divide it by 2:
7,955 ÷ 2 = 3,977.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 3,977.5 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 | 7,955 | |
-1 | -7,955 |
Now, we try dividing 7,955 by 3:
7,955 ÷ 3 = 2,651.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 2,651.6667 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 | 7,955 | |
-1 | -7,955 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
7,955 ÷ 4 = 1,988.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 1,988.75 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 | 7,955 | |
-1 | 7,955 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 37 | 43 | 185 | 215 | 1,591 | 7,955 |
-1 | -5 | -37 | -43 | -185 | -215 | -1,591 | -7,955 |
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