Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 91,147?
A:
Positive:
1 x 911477 x 1302129 x 3143203 x 449
Negative:
-1 x -91147-7 x -13021-29 x -3143-203 x -449
A:
Positive:
1 x 911477 x 1302129 x 3143203 x 449
Negative:
-1 x -91147-7 x -13021-29 x -3143-203 x -449
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 91,147, 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 | 91,147 | |
-1 | -91,147 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 91,147.
Example:
1 x 91,147 = 91,147
and
-1 x -91,147 = 91,147
Notice both answers equal 91,147
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 91,147 and divide it by 2:
91,147 ÷ 2 = 45,573.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 45,573.5 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 | 91,147 | |
-1 | -91,147 |
Now, we try dividing 91,147 by 3:
91,147 ÷ 3 = 30,382.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 30,382.3333 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 | 91,147 | |
-1 | -91,147 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
91,147 ÷ 4 = 22,786.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 22,786.75 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 | 91,147 | |
-1 | 91,147 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 29 | 203 | 449 | 3,143 | 13,021 | 91,147 |
-1 | -7 | -29 | -203 | -449 | -3,143 | -13,021 | -91,147 |
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