Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 152,850,427?
A:
Positive:
1 x 152850427179 x 853913
Negative:
-1 x -152850427-179 x -853913
A:
Positive:
1 x 152850427179 x 853913
Negative:
-1 x -152850427-179 x -853913
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 152,850,427, 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 | 152,850,427 | |
-1 | -152,850,427 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 152,850,427.
Example:
1 x 152,850,427 = 152,850,427
and
-1 x -152,850,427 = 152,850,427
Notice both answers equal 152,850,427
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 152,850,427 and divide it by 2:
152,850,427 ÷ 2 = 76,425,213.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 76,425,213.5 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 | 152,850,427 | |
-1 | -152,850,427 |
Now, we try dividing 152,850,427 by 3:
152,850,427 ÷ 3 = 50,950,142.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 50,950,142.3333 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 | 152,850,427 | |
-1 | -152,850,427 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
152,850,427 ÷ 4 = 38,212,606.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 38,212,606.75 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 | 152,850,427 | |
-1 | 152,850,427 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 179 | 853,913 | 152,850,427 |
-1 | -179 | -853,913 | -152,850,427 |
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