Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 94,967?
A:
Positive:
1 x 9496723 x 4129
Negative:
-1 x -94967-23 x -4129
A:
Positive:
1 x 9496723 x 4129
Negative:
-1 x -94967-23 x -4129
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 94,967, 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 | 94,967 | |
-1 | -94,967 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 94,967.
Example:
1 x 94,967 = 94,967
and
-1 x -94,967 = 94,967
Notice both answers equal 94,967
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 94,967 and divide it by 2:
94,967 ÷ 2 = 47,483.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 47,483.5 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 | 94,967 | |
-1 | -94,967 |
Now, we try dividing 94,967 by 3:
94,967 ÷ 3 = 31,655.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 31,655.6667 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 | 94,967 | |
-1 | -94,967 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
94,967 ÷ 4 = 23,741.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 23,741.75 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 | 94,967 | |
-1 | 94,967 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 23 | 4,129 | 94,967 |
-1 | -23 | -4,129 | -94,967 |
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