Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 92,213?
A:
Positive:
1 x 9221311 x 838383 x 1111101 x 913
Negative:
-1 x -92213-11 x -8383-83 x -1111-101 x -913
A:
Positive:
1 x 9221311 x 838383 x 1111101 x 913
Negative:
-1 x -92213-11 x -8383-83 x -1111-101 x -913
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 92,213, 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 | 92,213 | |
-1 | -92,213 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 92,213.
Example:
1 x 92,213 = 92,213
and
-1 x -92,213 = 92,213
Notice both answers equal 92,213
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 92,213 and divide it by 2:
92,213 ÷ 2 = 46,106.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 46,106.5 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 | 92,213 | |
-1 | -92,213 |
Now, we try dividing 92,213 by 3:
92,213 ÷ 3 = 30,737.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 30,737.6667 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 | 92,213 | |
-1 | -92,213 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
92,213 ÷ 4 = 23,053.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 23,053.25 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 | 92,213 | |
-1 | 92,213 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11 | 83 | 101 | 913 | 1,111 | 8,383 | 92,213 |
-1 | -11 | -83 | -101 | -913 | -1,111 | -8,383 | -92,213 |
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