Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 960,263?
A:
Positive:
1 x 960263461 x 2083
Negative:
-1 x -960263-461 x -2083
A:
Positive:
1 x 960263461 x 2083
Negative:
-1 x -960263-461 x -2083
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 960,263, 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 | 960,263 | |
-1 | -960,263 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 960,263.
Example:
1 x 960,263 = 960,263
and
-1 x -960,263 = 960,263
Notice both answers equal 960,263
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 960,263 and divide it by 2:
960,263 ÷ 2 = 480,131.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 480,131.5 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 | 960,263 | |
-1 | -960,263 |
Now, we try dividing 960,263 by 3:
960,263 ÷ 3 = 320,087.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 320,087.6667 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 | 960,263 | |
-1 | -960,263 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
960,263 ÷ 4 = 240,065.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 240,065.75 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 | 960,263 | |
-1 | 960,263 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 461 | 2,083 | 960,263 |
-1 | -461 | -2,083 | -960,263 |
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