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Factors of 359
Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without a remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of 359, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
What are the Factors of 359?
The numbers that divide 359 evenly are known as factors of 359.
A factor of 359 is a number that divides the number without a remainder.
The factors of 359 are 1 and 359.
Negative factors of 359: -1 and -359.
Prime factors of 359: 359 (as it is a prime number).
Prime factorization of 359: 359.
The sum of factors of 359: 1 + 359 = 360
How to Find Factors of 359?
Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:
- Finding factors using multiplication
- Finding factors using the division method
- Prime factors and Prime factorization
Finding Factors Using Multiplication
To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 359. Identifying the numbers that are multiplied to get the number 359 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 359 by 1, 359 × 1 = 359.
There are no other whole numbers that multiply to 359 other than 1 and 359 itself.
Therefore, the positive factor pair of 359 is: (1, 359). For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.
Finding Factors Using Division Method
Dividing the given numbers with whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers that result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method
Step 1: Divide 359 by 1, 359 ÷ 1 = 359.
Step 2: Continue dividing 359 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
359 ÷ 1 = 359
359 ÷ 359 = 1
Therefore, the factors of 359 are: 1 and 359.
Prime Factors and Prime Factorization
The factors can be found by dividing them with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:
- Using prime factorization
- Using a factor tree
Using Prime Factorization: Since 359 is a prime number, it does not break down further into other prime factors.
The prime factorization of 359 is: 359.
Factor Tree
Since 359 is a prime number, it cannot be broken down further using a factor tree. Therefore, the prime factorization of 359 is: 359.
Factor Pairs Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs.
Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.
Positive factor pairs of 359: (1, 359).
Negative factor pairs of 359: (-1, -359).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 359
Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
Mistake 1
Forgetting the number itself and 1 is a factor
Children might forget to add the given number itself and 1 as a factor. The number itself and 1 are factors for every number. Always remember to include 1 and the number itself.
For example, in factors of 359, 1 and 359 are also factors.
Mistake 2
Missing Negative Factors
We have used only to mention positive factors every time. There are also negative factors, always check whether you have mentioned negative factors.
For example, the factors of 359 consist of -1 and -359.
Mistake 3
Including the Fraction
Children might sometimes add fractions as factors. Only whole numbers can be factors.
For example, thinking 2.5 as a factor, because 359/2.5 is not a whole number.
Mistake 4
Confusing Factors With Prime Numbers
Remember that factors can be any whole numbers, not only just primes.
For example, confusing the fact that 359 is a prime number so it has only two factors: 1 and 359.
Mistake 5
Mistake in Factorization
Children might skip steps in factorization and end up writing wrong factors.
For example, not recognizing 359 as a prime number and trying to factorize it further.
Factors of 359 Examples
Problem 1
There is a painting competition with 359 participants, and each participant needs to receive a unique number. How can you number the participants uniquely?
Each participant can receive a unique number from 1 to 359.
Explanation
To number the participants uniquely, assign each a number from 1 to 359, as those are the factors.
Problem 2
A museum has 359 artifacts to display in a single row. How many ways can they arrange these artifacts?
They can be arranged in one row of 359 artifacts.
Explanation
Since 359 is a prime number, the artifacts can only be arranged in one way:
1 row of 359.
Problem 3
A company has 359 employees and needs to form equal groups. How many employees will be in each group if grouped into one?
Each group will have 359 employees.
Explanation
To form equal groups, divide the total employees by the number of groups, which is 1 in this case.
359/1 = 359
Problem 4
A library has 359 books and plans to place them on a single shelf. How many books will go on the shelf?
All 359 books will go on the shelf.
Explanation
Since 359 is a prime number, they can only be placed in one way: all on one shelf.
FAQs on Factors of 359
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Important Glossaries for Factors of 359
- Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 359 are 1 and 359.
- Prime factors: The factors that are prime numbers. For example, 359 is a prime factor of itself.
- Factor pairs: Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pair of 359 is (1, 359).
- Prime number: A number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
- Division method: A method to find factors by dividing the number by integers to see which ones result in a whole number.
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