Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 96,883?
A:
Positive:
1 x 9688317 x 569941 x 2363139 x 697
Negative:
-1 x -96883-17 x -5699-41 x -2363-139 x -697
A:
Positive:
1 x 9688317 x 569941 x 2363139 x 697
Negative:
-1 x -96883-17 x -5699-41 x -2363-139 x -697
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 96,883, 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 | 96,883 | |
-1 | -96,883 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 96,883.
Example:
1 x 96,883 = 96,883
and
-1 x -96,883 = 96,883
Notice both answers equal 96,883
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 96,883 and divide it by 2:
96,883 ÷ 2 = 48,441.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 48,441.5 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 | 96,883 | |
-1 | -96,883 |
Now, we try dividing 96,883 by 3:
96,883 ÷ 3 = 32,294.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 32,294.3333 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 | 96,883 | |
-1 | -96,883 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
96,883 ÷ 4 = 24,220.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 24,220.75 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 | 96,883 | |
-1 | 96,883 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 17 | 41 | 139 | 697 | 2,363 | 5,699 | 96,883 |
-1 | -17 | -41 | -139 | -697 | -2,363 | -5,699 | -96,883 |
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