Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 951,953?
A:
Positive:
1 x 951953229 x 4157
Negative:
-1 x -951953-229 x -4157
A:
Positive:
1 x 951953229 x 4157
Negative:
-1 x -951953-229 x -4157
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 951,953, 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 | 951,953 | |
-1 | -951,953 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 951,953.
Example:
1 x 951,953 = 951,953
and
-1 x -951,953 = 951,953
Notice both answers equal 951,953
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 951,953 and divide it by 2:
951,953 ÷ 2 = 475,976.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 475,976.5 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 | 951,953 | |
-1 | -951,953 |
Now, we try dividing 951,953 by 3:
951,953 ÷ 3 = 317,317.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 317,317.6667 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 | 951,953 | |
-1 | -951,953 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
951,953 ÷ 4 = 237,988.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 237,988.25 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 | 951,953 | |
-1 | 951,953 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 229 | 4,157 | 951,953 |
-1 | -229 | -4,157 | -951,953 |
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