Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 910,951?
A:
Positive:
1 x 910951227 x 4013
Negative:
-1 x -910951-227 x -4013
A:
Positive:
1 x 910951227 x 4013
Negative:
-1 x -910951-227 x -4013
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 910,951, 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 | 910,951 | |
-1 | -910,951 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 910,951.
Example:
1 x 910,951 = 910,951
and
-1 x -910,951 = 910,951
Notice both answers equal 910,951
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 910,951 and divide it by 2:
910,951 ÷ 2 = 455,475.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 455,475.5 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 | 910,951 | |
-1 | -910,951 |
Now, we try dividing 910,951 by 3:
910,951 ÷ 3 = 303,650.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 303,650.3333 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 | 910,951 | |
-1 | -910,951 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
910,951 ÷ 4 = 227,737.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 227,737.75 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 | 910,951 | |
-1 | 910,951 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 227 | 4,013 | 910,951 |
-1 | -227 | -4,013 | -910,951 |
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