Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 889,943?
A:
Positive:
1 x 88994373 x 12191167 x 5329
Negative:
-1 x -889943-73 x -12191-167 x -5329
A:
Positive:
1 x 88994373 x 12191167 x 5329
Negative:
-1 x -889943-73 x -12191-167 x -5329
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 889,943, 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 | 889,943 | |
-1 | -889,943 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 889,943.
Example:
1 x 889,943 = 889,943
and
-1 x -889,943 = 889,943
Notice both answers equal 889,943
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 889,943 and divide it by 2:
889,943 ÷ 2 = 444,971.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 444,971.5 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 | 889,943 | |
-1 | -889,943 |
Now, we try dividing 889,943 by 3:
889,943 ÷ 3 = 296,647.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 296,647.6667 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 | 889,943 | |
-1 | -889,943 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
889,943 ÷ 4 = 222,485.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 222,485.75 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 | 889,943 | |
-1 | 889,943 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 73 | 167 | 5,329 | 12,191 | 889,943 |
-1 | -73 | -167 | -5,329 | -12,191 | -889,943 |
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