Steps to find factors of 86 in pair

Example: Find factors of 86 in pair

Factor Pair Pair Factorization
1 and 86 1 x 86 = 86
2 and 43 2 x 43 = 86

Since the product of two negative numbers gives a positive number, the product of the negative values of both the numbers in a pair factor will also give 86. They are called negative pair factors.

Hence, the negative pairs of 86 would be ( -1 , -86 ) .

Introduction to factor pairs

Factor pair in mathematics is defined as all factors of a given number which when written in pair and multiplied gives the original number. Every natural number is a product of atleast one factor pair. Eg- Factors of 86 are 1 , 2 , 43 , 86. So, factors of 86 in pair are (1,86), (2,43).

How can we define factors?

In mathematics a factor is a number which divides into another without leaving any remainder. Or we can say, any two numbers that multiply to give a product are both factors of that product. It can be both positive or negative.

Properties of Factors

  • Each number is a factor of itself. Eg. 86 is a factor of itself.
  • Every number other than 1 has at least two factors, namely the number itself and 1.
  • Every factor of a number is an exact divisor of that number, example 1, 2, 43, 86 are exact divisors of 86.
  • 1 is a factor of every number. Eg. 1 is a factor of 86.
  • Every number is a factor of zero (0), since 86 x 0 = 0.

Steps to find Factors of 86

  • Step 1. Find all the numbers that would divide 86 without leaving any remainder. Starting with the number 1 upto 43 (half of 86). The number 1 and the number itself are always factors of the given number.
    86 ÷ 1 : Remainder = 0
    86 ÷ 2 : Remainder = 0
    86 ÷ 43 : Remainder = 0
    86 ÷ 86 : Remainder = 0

Hence, Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, and 86

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is 86 a composite number?

    Yes 86 is a composite number.

  • Is 86 a prime number?

    No 86 is not a prime number.

  • Is 86 a perfect square?

    No 86 is not a perfect square.

  • Write five multiples of 86.

    Five multiples of 86 are 172, 258, 344, 430, 516.

  • Write all odd factors of 86?

    The factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86.
    Odd factors of 86 are 1 , 43.

Examples of Factors

Can you help Rubel in arranging 86 blocks in order to form a rectangle in all possible ways? For arranging 86 blocks in order to form a rectangle in all possible ways we need to find factors of 86 in pair.

Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86. So, factors of 86 in pair are (1,86), (2,43).

Ariel has been asked to write all factor pairs of 86 but she is finding it difficult. Can you help her find out?

Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86. So, factors of 86 in pair are (1,86), (2,43).

How many total number of factors of 86 in pair are possible?

Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86. Hence, the factors of 86 in pair are (1,86), (2,43). Therefore, in total 2 pairs of factors are possible.

Sammy wants to write all the negative factors of 86 in pair, but don't know how to start. Help Sammy in writing all the factor pairs.

Negative factors of 86 are -1, -2, -43, -86. Hence, factors of 86 in pair are (-1,-86), (-2,-43).

Help Deep in writing the positive factors of 86 in pair and negative factor of 86 in pair.

Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86. Positive factors of 86 in pair are (1,86), (2,43). Negative factors of 86 in pair are (-1,-86), (-2,-43).

Find the product of all factors of 86.

Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86. So the product of all factors of 86 would be 1 x 2 x 43 x 86 = 7396.

A student has been assigned the following tasks by the teacher:
- Finding out all positive factors of 86.
- Writing all prime factors of 86.
- Writing all the possible factors of 86 in pair.
Help him in writing all these.

Positive factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86.
Prime factors of 86 are 2, 43.
Factors of 86 in pair are (1,86), (2,43).

Can you help Sammy list the factors of 86 and also find the factor pairs?

Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86.
Factors of 86 in pair are (1,86), (2,43).