Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 116,499,029?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1164990293347 x 34807
Negative:
-1 x -116499029-3347 x -34807
A:
Positive:
1 x 1164990293347 x 34807
Negative:
-1 x -116499029-3347 x -34807
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 116,499,029, 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 | 116,499,029 | |
-1 | -116,499,029 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 116,499,029.
Example:
1 x 116,499,029 = 116,499,029
and
-1 x -116,499,029 = 116,499,029
Notice both answers equal 116,499,029
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 116,499,029 and divide it by 2:
116,499,029 ÷ 2 = 58,249,514.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 58,249,514.5 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 | 116,499,029 | |
-1 | -116,499,029 |
Now, we try dividing 116,499,029 by 3:
116,499,029 ÷ 3 = 38,833,009.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 38,833,009.6667 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 | 116,499,029 | |
-1 | -116,499,029 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
116,499,029 ÷ 4 = 29,124,757.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 29,124,757.25 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 | 116,499,029 | |
-1 | 116,499,029 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 3,347 | 34,807 | 116,499,029 |
-1 | -3,347 | -34,807 | -116,499,029 |
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