Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 211,161,439?
A:
Positive:
1 x 21116143941 x 5150279
Negative:
-1 x -211161439-41 x -5150279
A:
Positive:
1 x 21116143941 x 5150279
Negative:
-1 x -211161439-41 x -5150279
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 211,161,439, 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 | 211,161,439 | |
-1 | -211,161,439 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 211,161,439.
Example:
1 x 211,161,439 = 211,161,439
and
-1 x -211,161,439 = 211,161,439
Notice both answers equal 211,161,439
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 211,161,439 and divide it by 2:
211,161,439 ÷ 2 = 105,580,719.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 105,580,719.5 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 | 211,161,439 | |
-1 | -211,161,439 |
Now, we try dividing 211,161,439 by 3:
211,161,439 ÷ 3 = 70,387,146.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 70,387,146.3333 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 | 211,161,439 | |
-1 | -211,161,439 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
211,161,439 ÷ 4 = 52,790,359.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 52,790,359.75 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 | 211,161,439 | |
-1 | 211,161,439 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 41 | 5,150,279 | 211,161,439 |
-1 | -41 | -5,150,279 | -211,161,439 |
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