Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 16,146,521?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1614652147 x 343543
Negative:
-1 x -16146521-47 x -343543
A:
Positive:
1 x 1614652147 x 343543
Negative:
-1 x -16146521-47 x -343543
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 16,146,521, 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 | 16,146,521 | |
-1 | -16,146,521 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 16,146,521.
Example:
1 x 16,146,521 = 16,146,521
and
-1 x -16,146,521 = 16,146,521
Notice both answers equal 16,146,521
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 16,146,521 and divide it by 2:
16,146,521 ÷ 2 = 8,073,260.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 8,073,260.5 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 | 16,146,521 | |
-1 | -16,146,521 |
Now, we try dividing 16,146,521 by 3:
16,146,521 ÷ 3 = 5,382,173.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 5,382,173.6667 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 | 16,146,521 | |
-1 | -16,146,521 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
16,146,521 ÷ 4 = 4,036,630.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 4,036,630.25 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 | 16,146,521 | |
-1 | 16,146,521 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 47 | 343,543 | 16,146,521 |
-1 | -47 | -343,543 | -16,146,521 |
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