Last updated on May 26th, 2025
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 -47, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
The numbers that divide -47 evenly are known as factors of -47.
A factor of -47 is a number that divides the number without a remainder.
The factors of -47 are -1, 1, -47, and 47.
Prime factors of -47: 47.
The sum of factors of -47: -1 + 1 - 47 + 47 = 0
Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:
To find factors using multiplication, identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give -47. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number -47 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply -47 by 1, -47 × 1 = -47.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give -47 after multiplying 1 × -47 = -47
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of -47 are: (1, -47).
Dividing the given numbers with whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method
Step 1: Divide -47 by 1, -47 ÷ 1 = -47.
Step 2: Check if other numbers divide -47 evenly.
-47 ÷ 1 = -47
-47 ÷ -1 = 47
The factors of -47 are: -1, 1, -47, and 47.
The factors can be found by dividing it with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:
Using Prime Factorization: Since -47 is a negative number, its prime factorization involves its absolute value, which is 47, a prime number.
The prime factor of -47 is 47.
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors.
Since -47 is a prime number (considering its absolute value), the factor tree is simple:
The prime factor of -47 is 47.
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 -47: (1, -47).
Negative factor pairs of -47: (-1, 47).
Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
There are -47 apples to distribute among 1 person. How many apples will they get?
They will get -47 apples.
To distribute the apples equally, divide the total apples by the number of people.
-47/1 = -47
A debt of -47 dollars is shared among 47 people. How much does each person owe?
Each person owes -1 dollar.
To find the debt each person owes, divide the total debt by the number of people.
-47/47 = -1
A temperature drop of -47 degrees is spread over 1 day. What is the average temperature drop per day?
The average temperature drop per day is -47 degrees.
To find the average drop per day, divide the total drop by the number of days.
-47/1 = -47
A company loses -47 units of a product over 47 days. What is the average daily loss?
The average daily loss is -1 unit.
Dividing the total loss by the total days gives the average daily loss.
-47/47 = -1
A store has a clearance of -47 items over 1 sale. How many items are cleared per sale?
-47 items are cleared per sale.
Divide the total items by the number of sales.
-47/1 = -47
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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