Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 91,585?
A:
Positive:
1 x 915855 x 1831713 x 704565 x 1409
Negative:
-1 x -91585-5 x -18317-13 x -7045-65 x -1409
A:
Positive:
1 x 915855 x 1831713 x 704565 x 1409
Negative:
-1 x -91585-5 x -18317-13 x -7045-65 x -1409
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 91,585, 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 | 91,585 | |
-1 | -91,585 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 91,585.
Example:
1 x 91,585 = 91,585
and
-1 x -91,585 = 91,585
Notice both answers equal 91,585
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 91,585 and divide it by 2:
91,585 ÷ 2 = 45,792.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 45,792.5 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 | 91,585 | |
-1 | -91,585 |
Now, we try dividing 91,585 by 3:
91,585 ÷ 3 = 30,528.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 30,528.3333 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 | 91,585 | |
-1 | -91,585 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
91,585 ÷ 4 = 22,896.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 22,896.25 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 | 91,585 | |
-1 | 91,585 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 13 | 65 | 1,409 | 7,045 | 18,317 | 91,585 |
-1 | -5 | -13 | -65 | -1,409 | -7,045 | -18,317 | -91,585 |
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