Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 54,739?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5473919 x 288143 x 127367 x 817
Negative:
-1 x -54739-19 x -2881-43 x -1273-67 x -817
A:
Positive:
1 x 5473919 x 288143 x 127367 x 817
Negative:
-1 x -54739-19 x -2881-43 x -1273-67 x -817
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 54,739, 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 | 54,739 | |
-1 | -54,739 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 54,739.
Example:
1 x 54,739 = 54,739
and
-1 x -54,739 = 54,739
Notice both answers equal 54,739
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 54,739 and divide it by 2:
54,739 ÷ 2 = 27,369.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 27,369.5 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 | 54,739 | |
-1 | -54,739 |
Now, we try dividing 54,739 by 3:
54,739 ÷ 3 = 18,246.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 18,246.3333 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 | 54,739 | |
-1 | -54,739 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
54,739 ÷ 4 = 13,684.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 13,684.75 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 | 54,739 | |
-1 | 54,739 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 19 | 43 | 67 | 817 | 1,273 | 2,881 | 54,739 |
-1 | -19 | -43 | -67 | -817 | -1,273 | -2,881 | -54,739 |
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