Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 147,714,131?
A:
Positive:
1 x 147714131463 x 319037
Negative:
-1 x -147714131-463 x -319037
A:
Positive:
1 x 147714131463 x 319037
Negative:
-1 x -147714131-463 x -319037
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 147,714,131, 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 | 147,714,131 | |
-1 | -147,714,131 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 147,714,131.
Example:
1 x 147,714,131 = 147,714,131
and
-1 x -147,714,131 = 147,714,131
Notice both answers equal 147,714,131
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 147,714,131 and divide it by 2:
147,714,131 ÷ 2 = 73,857,065.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 73,857,065.5 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 | 147,714,131 | |
-1 | -147,714,131 |
Now, we try dividing 147,714,131 by 3:
147,714,131 ÷ 3 = 49,238,043.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 49,238,043.6667 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 | 147,714,131 | |
-1 | -147,714,131 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
147,714,131 ÷ 4 = 36,928,532.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 36,928,532.75 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 | 147,714,131 | |
-1 | 147,714,131 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 463 | 319,037 | 147,714,131 |
-1 | -463 | -319,037 | -147,714,131 |
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