Step-by-step solution to find the factors and factor pairs of 46:
- If a whole number divides 46 evenly (remainder = 0), then it is a factor of 46 (divisor factor), and the corresponding quotient is also a factor of 46 (quotient factor)
- Divisor factors and quotient factors form a complete list of the factors and factor pairs of 46
- With the exception of 0, all whole numbers less than or equal to the square root of 46 (√46 ) are possible divisor factors of 46
- √46 = 6.7823
- Possible Divisor Factors of 46: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Filter list of possible divisor factors by testing divisibility of 46 by 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Possible Divisor Factors of 46 (filtered): 1, 2
- Divide 46 by the possible divisor factors in the filtered list
- Factors of 46: 1, 2, 23, 46
- Factor Pairs of 46: (1*46) (2*23)
- Note: the first number in each factor pair is a divisor factor and the second number is a corresponding quotient factor
