Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 952,453?
A:
Positive:
1 x 95245323 x 41411
Negative:
-1 x -952453-23 x -41411
A:
Positive:
1 x 95245323 x 41411
Negative:
-1 x -952453-23 x -41411
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 952,453, 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 | 952,453 | |
-1 | -952,453 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 952,453.
Example:
1 x 952,453 = 952,453
and
-1 x -952,453 = 952,453
Notice both answers equal 952,453
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 952,453 and divide it by 2:
952,453 ÷ 2 = 476,226.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 476,226.5 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 | 952,453 | |
-1 | -952,453 |
Now, we try dividing 952,453 by 3:
952,453 ÷ 3 = 317,484.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 317,484.3333 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 | 952,453 | |
-1 | -952,453 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
952,453 ÷ 4 = 238,113.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 238,113.25 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 | 952,453 | |
-1 | 952,453 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 23 | 41,411 | 952,453 |
-1 | -23 | -41,411 | -952,453 |
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