Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 166,421,363?
A:
Positive:
1 x 166421363293 x 567991
Negative:
-1 x -166421363-293 x -567991
A:
Positive:
1 x 166421363293 x 567991
Negative:
-1 x -166421363-293 x -567991
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 166,421,363, 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 | 166,421,363 | |
-1 | -166,421,363 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 166,421,363.
Example:
1 x 166,421,363 = 166,421,363
and
-1 x -166,421,363 = 166,421,363
Notice both answers equal 166,421,363
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 166,421,363 and divide it by 2:
166,421,363 ÷ 2 = 83,210,681.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 83,210,681.5 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 | 166,421,363 | |
-1 | -166,421,363 |
Now, we try dividing 166,421,363 by 3:
166,421,363 ÷ 3 = 55,473,787.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 55,473,787.6667 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 | 166,421,363 | |
-1 | -166,421,363 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
166,421,363 ÷ 4 = 41,605,340.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 41,605,340.75 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 | 166,421,363 | |
-1 | 166,421,363 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 293 | 567,991 | 166,421,363 |
-1 | -293 | -567,991 | -166,421,363 |
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