Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 797,191?
A:
Positive:
1 x 797191821 x 971
Negative:
-1 x -797191-821 x -971
A:
Positive:
1 x 797191821 x 971
Negative:
-1 x -797191-821 x -971
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 797,191, 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 | 797,191 | |
-1 | -797,191 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 797,191.
Example:
1 x 797,191 = 797,191
and
-1 x -797,191 = 797,191
Notice both answers equal 797,191
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 797,191 and divide it by 2:
797,191 ÷ 2 = 398,595.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 398,595.5 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 | 797,191 | |
-1 | -797,191 |
Now, we try dividing 797,191 by 3:
797,191 ÷ 3 = 265,730.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 265,730.3333 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 | 797,191 | |
-1 | -797,191 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
797,191 ÷ 4 = 199,297.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 199,297.75 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 | 797,191 | |
-1 | 797,191 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 821 | 971 | 797,191 |
-1 | -821 | -971 | -797,191 |
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