Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 833,011?
A:
Positive:
1 x 83301167 x 12433
Negative:
-1 x -833011-67 x -12433
A:
Positive:
1 x 83301167 x 12433
Negative:
-1 x -833011-67 x -12433
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 833,011, 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 | 833,011 | |
-1 | -833,011 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 833,011.
Example:
1 x 833,011 = 833,011
and
-1 x -833,011 = 833,011
Notice both answers equal 833,011
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 833,011 and divide it by 2:
833,011 ÷ 2 = 416,505.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 416,505.5 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 | 833,011 | |
-1 | -833,011 |
Now, we try dividing 833,011 by 3:
833,011 ÷ 3 = 277,670.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 277,670.3333 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 | 833,011 | |
-1 | -833,011 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
833,011 ÷ 4 = 208,252.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 208,252.75 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 | 833,011 | |
-1 | 833,011 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 67 | 12,433 | 833,011 |
-1 | -67 | -12,433 | -833,011 |
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