Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 88,751?
A:
Positive:
1 x 8875113 x 6827
Negative:
-1 x -88751-13 x -6827
A:
Positive:
1 x 8875113 x 6827
Negative:
-1 x -88751-13 x -6827
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 88,751, 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 | 88,751 | |
-1 | -88,751 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 88,751.
Example:
1 x 88,751 = 88,751
and
-1 x -88,751 = 88,751
Notice both answers equal 88,751
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 88,751 and divide it by 2:
88,751 ÷ 2 = 44,375.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 44,375.5 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 | 88,751 | |
-1 | -88,751 |
Now, we try dividing 88,751 by 3:
88,751 ÷ 3 = 29,583.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 29,583.6667 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 | 88,751 | |
-1 | -88,751 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
88,751 ÷ 4 = 22,187.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 22,187.75 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 | 88,751 | |
-1 | 88,751 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 6,827 | 88,751 |
-1 | -13 | -6,827 | -88,751 |
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