Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 132,322,301?
A:
Positive:
1 x 132322301139 x 951959
Negative:
-1 x -132322301-139 x -951959
A:
Positive:
1 x 132322301139 x 951959
Negative:
-1 x -132322301-139 x -951959
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 132,322,301, 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 | 132,322,301 | |
-1 | -132,322,301 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 132,322,301.
Example:
1 x 132,322,301 = 132,322,301
and
-1 x -132,322,301 = 132,322,301
Notice both answers equal 132,322,301
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 132,322,301 and divide it by 2:
132,322,301 ÷ 2 = 66,161,150.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 66,161,150.5 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 | 132,322,301 | |
-1 | -132,322,301 |
Now, we try dividing 132,322,301 by 3:
132,322,301 ÷ 3 = 44,107,433.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 44,107,433.6667 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 | 132,322,301 | |
-1 | -132,322,301 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
132,322,301 ÷ 4 = 33,080,575.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 33,080,575.25 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 | 132,322,301 | |
-1 | 132,322,301 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 139 | 951,959 | 132,322,301 |
-1 | -139 | -951,959 | -132,322,301 |
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