Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 92,845?
A:
Positive:
1 x 928455 x 1856931 x 2995155 x 599
Negative:
-1 x -92845-5 x -18569-31 x -2995-155 x -599
A:
Positive:
1 x 928455 x 1856931 x 2995155 x 599
Negative:
-1 x -92845-5 x -18569-31 x -2995-155 x -599
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 92,845, 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 | 92,845 | |
-1 | -92,845 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 92,845.
Example:
1 x 92,845 = 92,845
and
-1 x -92,845 = 92,845
Notice both answers equal 92,845
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 92,845 and divide it by 2:
92,845 ÷ 2 = 46,422.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 46,422.5 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 | 92,845 | |
-1 | -92,845 |
Now, we try dividing 92,845 by 3:
92,845 ÷ 3 = 30,948.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 30,948.3333 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 | 92,845 | |
-1 | -92,845 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
92,845 ÷ 4 = 23,211.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 23,211.25 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 | 92,845 | |
-1 | 92,845 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 31 | 155 | 599 | 2,995 | 18,569 | 92,845 |
-1 | -5 | -31 | -155 | -599 | -2,995 | -18,569 | -92,845 |
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