Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 175,235,539?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1752355392389 x 73351
Negative:
-1 x -175235539-2389 x -73351
A:
Positive:
1 x 1752355392389 x 73351
Negative:
-1 x -175235539-2389 x -73351
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 175,235,539, 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 | 175,235,539 | |
-1 | -175,235,539 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 175,235,539.
Example:
1 x 175,235,539 = 175,235,539
and
-1 x -175,235,539 = 175,235,539
Notice both answers equal 175,235,539
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 175,235,539 and divide it by 2:
175,235,539 ÷ 2 = 87,617,769.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 87,617,769.5 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 | 175,235,539 | |
-1 | -175,235,539 |
Now, we try dividing 175,235,539 by 3:
175,235,539 ÷ 3 = 58,411,846.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 58,411,846.3333 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 | 175,235,539 | |
-1 | -175,235,539 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
175,235,539 ÷ 4 = 43,808,884.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 43,808,884.75 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 | 175,235,539 | |
-1 | 175,235,539 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 2,389 | 73,351 | 175,235,539 |
-1 | -2,389 | -73,351 | -175,235,539 |
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