Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 965,083?
A:
Positive:
1 x 9650837 x 137869
Negative:
-1 x -965083-7 x -137869
A:
Positive:
1 x 9650837 x 137869
Negative:
-1 x -965083-7 x -137869
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 965,083, 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 | 965,083 | |
-1 | -965,083 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 965,083.
Example:
1 x 965,083 = 965,083
and
-1 x -965,083 = 965,083
Notice both answers equal 965,083
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 965,083 and divide it by 2:
965,083 ÷ 2 = 482,541.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 482,541.5 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 | 965,083 | |
-1 | -965,083 |
Now, we try dividing 965,083 by 3:
965,083 ÷ 3 = 321,694.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 321,694.3333 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 | 965,083 | |
-1 | -965,083 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
965,083 ÷ 4 = 241,270.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 241,270.75 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 | 965,083 | |
-1 | 965,083 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 137,869 | 965,083 |
-1 | -7 | -137,869 | -965,083 |
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