Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 22,763?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2276313 x 175117 x 1339103 x 221
Negative:
-1 x -22763-13 x -1751-17 x -1339-103 x -221
A:
Positive:
1 x 2276313 x 175117 x 1339103 x 221
Negative:
-1 x -22763-13 x -1751-17 x -1339-103 x -221
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 22,763, 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 | 22,763 | |
-1 | -22,763 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 22,763.
Example:
1 x 22,763 = 22,763
and
-1 x -22,763 = 22,763
Notice both answers equal 22,763
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 22,763 and divide it by 2:
22,763 ÷ 2 = 11,381.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 11,381.5 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 | 22,763 | |
-1 | -22,763 |
Now, we try dividing 22,763 by 3:
22,763 ÷ 3 = 7,587.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 7,587.6667 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 | 22,763 | |
-1 | -22,763 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
22,763 ÷ 4 = 5,690.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 5,690.75 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 | 22,763 | |
-1 | 22,763 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 17 | 103 | 221 | 1,339 | 1,751 | 22,763 |
-1 | -13 | -17 | -103 | -221 | -1,339 | -1,751 | -22,763 |
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