Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 991,307?
A:
Positive:
1 x 99130729 x 34183
Negative:
-1 x -991307-29 x -34183
A:
Positive:
1 x 99130729 x 34183
Negative:
-1 x -991307-29 x -34183
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 991,307, 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 | 991,307 | |
-1 | -991,307 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 991,307.
Example:
1 x 991,307 = 991,307
and
-1 x -991,307 = 991,307
Notice both answers equal 991,307
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 991,307 and divide it by 2:
991,307 ÷ 2 = 495,653.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 495,653.5 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 | 991,307 | |
-1 | -991,307 |
Now, we try dividing 991,307 by 3:
991,307 ÷ 3 = 330,435.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 330,435.6667 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 | 991,307 | |
-1 | -991,307 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
991,307 ÷ 4 = 247,826.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 247,826.75 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 | 991,307 | |
-1 | 991,307 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 29 | 34,183 | 991,307 |
-1 | -29 | -34,183 | -991,307 |
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