Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 92,209?
A:
Positive:
1 x 9220913 x 709341 x 2249173 x 533
Negative:
-1 x -92209-13 x -7093-41 x -2249-173 x -533
A:
Positive:
1 x 9220913 x 709341 x 2249173 x 533
Negative:
-1 x -92209-13 x -7093-41 x -2249-173 x -533
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 92,209, 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 | 92,209 | |
-1 | -92,209 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 92,209.
Example:
1 x 92,209 = 92,209
and
-1 x -92,209 = 92,209
Notice both answers equal 92,209
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 92,209 and divide it by 2:
92,209 ÷ 2 = 46,104.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 46,104.5 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 | 92,209 | |
-1 | -92,209 |
Now, we try dividing 92,209 by 3:
92,209 ÷ 3 = 30,736.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 30,736.3333 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 | 92,209 | |
-1 | -92,209 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
92,209 ÷ 4 = 23,052.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 23,052.25 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 | 92,209 | |
-1 | 92,209 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 41 | 173 | 533 | 2,249 | 7,093 | 92,209 |
-1 | -13 | -41 | -173 | -533 | -2,249 | -7,093 | -92,209 |
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