Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 183,197?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1831977 x 26171
Negative:
-1 x -183197-7 x -26171
A:
Positive:
1 x 1831977 x 26171
Negative:
-1 x -183197-7 x -26171
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 183,197, 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 | 183,197 | |
-1 | -183,197 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 183,197.
Example:
1 x 183,197 = 183,197
and
-1 x -183,197 = 183,197
Notice both answers equal 183,197
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 183,197 and divide it by 2:
183,197 ÷ 2 = 91,598.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 91,598.5 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 | 183,197 | |
-1 | -183,197 |
Now, we try dividing 183,197 by 3:
183,197 ÷ 3 = 61,065.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 61,065.6667 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 | 183,197 | |
-1 | -183,197 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
183,197 ÷ 4 = 45,799.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 45,799.25 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 | 183,197 | |
-1 | 183,197 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 26,171 | 183,197 |
-1 | -7 | -26,171 | -183,197 |
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