Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 110,564,021?
A:
Positive:
1 x 11056402119 x 5819159
Negative:
-1 x -110564021-19 x -5819159
A:
Positive:
1 x 11056402119 x 5819159
Negative:
-1 x -110564021-19 x -5819159
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 110,564,021, 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 | 110,564,021 | |
-1 | -110,564,021 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 110,564,021.
Example:
1 x 110,564,021 = 110,564,021
and
-1 x -110,564,021 = 110,564,021
Notice both answers equal 110,564,021
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 110,564,021 and divide it by 2:
110,564,021 ÷ 2 = 55,282,010.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 55,282,010.5 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 | 110,564,021 | |
-1 | -110,564,021 |
Now, we try dividing 110,564,021 by 3:
110,564,021 ÷ 3 = 36,854,673.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 36,854,673.6667 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 | 110,564,021 | |
-1 | -110,564,021 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
110,564,021 ÷ 4 = 27,641,005.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 27,641,005.25 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 | 110,564,021 | |
-1 | 110,564,021 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 19 | 5,819,159 | 110,564,021 |
-1 | -19 | -5,819,159 | -110,564,021 |
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