Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 114,234,499?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1142344992063 x 55373
Negative:
-1 x -114234499-2063 x -55373
A:
Positive:
1 x 1142344992063 x 55373
Negative:
-1 x -114234499-2063 x -55373
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 114,234,499, 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 | 114,234,499 | |
-1 | -114,234,499 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 114,234,499.
Example:
1 x 114,234,499 = 114,234,499
and
-1 x -114,234,499 = 114,234,499
Notice both answers equal 114,234,499
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 114,234,499 and divide it by 2:
114,234,499 ÷ 2 = 57,117,249.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 57,117,249.5 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 | 114,234,499 | |
-1 | -114,234,499 |
Now, we try dividing 114,234,499 by 3:
114,234,499 ÷ 3 = 38,078,166.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 38,078,166.3333 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 | 114,234,499 | |
-1 | -114,234,499 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
114,234,499 ÷ 4 = 28,558,624.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 28,558,624.75 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 | 114,234,499 | |
-1 | 114,234,499 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 2,063 | 55,373 | 114,234,499 |
-1 | -2,063 | -55,373 | -114,234,499 |
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