Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 804,967?
A:
Positive:
1 x 80496717 x 47351
Negative:
-1 x -804967-17 x -47351
A:
Positive:
1 x 80496717 x 47351
Negative:
-1 x -804967-17 x -47351
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 804,967, 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 | 804,967 | |
-1 | -804,967 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 804,967.
Example:
1 x 804,967 = 804,967
and
-1 x -804,967 = 804,967
Notice both answers equal 804,967
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 804,967 and divide it by 2:
804,967 ÷ 2 = 402,483.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 402,483.5 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 | 804,967 | |
-1 | -804,967 |
Now, we try dividing 804,967 by 3:
804,967 ÷ 3 = 268,322.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 268,322.3333 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 | 804,967 | |
-1 | -804,967 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
804,967 ÷ 4 = 201,241.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 201,241.75 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 | 804,967 | |
-1 | 804,967 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 17 | 47,351 | 804,967 |
-1 | -17 | -47,351 | -804,967 |
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