Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 9,970,295?
A:
Positive:
1 x 99702955 x 1994059
Negative:
-1 x -9970295-5 x -1994059
A:
Positive:
1 x 99702955 x 1994059
Negative:
-1 x -9970295-5 x -1994059
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 9,970,295, 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 | 9,970,295 | |
-1 | -9,970,295 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 9,970,295.
Example:
1 x 9,970,295 = 9,970,295
and
-1 x -9,970,295 = 9,970,295
Notice both answers equal 9,970,295
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 9,970,295 and divide it by 2:
9,970,295 ÷ 2 = 4,985,147.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 4,985,147.5 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 | 9,970,295 | |
-1 | -9,970,295 |
Now, we try dividing 9,970,295 by 3:
9,970,295 ÷ 3 = 3,323,431.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 3,323,431.6667 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 | 9,970,295 | |
-1 | -9,970,295 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
9,970,295 ÷ 4 = 2,492,573.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 2,492,573.75 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 | 9,970,295 | |
-1 | 9,970,295 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 1,994,059 | 9,970,295 |
-1 | -5 | -1,994,059 | -9,970,295 |
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