Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 853,277?
A:
Positive:
1 x 85327723 x 37099529 x 1613
Negative:
-1 x -853277-23 x -37099-529 x -1613
A:
Positive:
1 x 85327723 x 37099529 x 1613
Negative:
-1 x -853277-23 x -37099-529 x -1613
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 853,277, 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 | 853,277 | |
-1 | -853,277 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 853,277.
Example:
1 x 853,277 = 853,277
and
-1 x -853,277 = 853,277
Notice both answers equal 853,277
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 853,277 and divide it by 2:
853,277 ÷ 2 = 426,638.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 426,638.5 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 | 853,277 | |
-1 | -853,277 |
Now, we try dividing 853,277 by 3:
853,277 ÷ 3 = 284,425.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 284,425.6667 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 | 853,277 | |
-1 | -853,277 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
853,277 ÷ 4 = 213,319.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 213,319.25 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 | 853,277 | |
-1 | 853,277 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 23 | 529 | 1,613 | 37,099 | 853,277 |
-1 | -23 | -529 | -1,613 | -37,099 | -853,277 |
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