Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 128,538,253?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1285382531783 x 72091
Negative:
-1 x -128538253-1783 x -72091
A:
Positive:
1 x 1285382531783 x 72091
Negative:
-1 x -128538253-1783 x -72091
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 128,538,253, 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 | 128,538,253 | |
-1 | -128,538,253 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 128,538,253.
Example:
1 x 128,538,253 = 128,538,253
and
-1 x -128,538,253 = 128,538,253
Notice both answers equal 128,538,253
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 128,538,253 and divide it by 2:
128,538,253 ÷ 2 = 64,269,126.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 64,269,126.5 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 | 128,538,253 | |
-1 | -128,538,253 |
Now, we try dividing 128,538,253 by 3:
128,538,253 ÷ 3 = 42,846,084.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 42,846,084.3333 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 | 128,538,253 | |
-1 | -128,538,253 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
128,538,253 ÷ 4 = 32,134,563.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 32,134,563.25 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 | 128,538,253 | |
-1 | 128,538,253 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 1,783 | 72,091 | 128,538,253 |
-1 | -1,783 | -72,091 | -128,538,253 |
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