Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 232,200,131?
A:
Positive:
1 x 232200131743 x 312517
Negative:
-1 x -232200131-743 x -312517
A:
Positive:
1 x 232200131743 x 312517
Negative:
-1 x -232200131-743 x -312517
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 232,200,131, 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 | 232,200,131 | |
-1 | -232,200,131 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 232,200,131.
Example:
1 x 232,200,131 = 232,200,131
and
-1 x -232,200,131 = 232,200,131
Notice both answers equal 232,200,131
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 232,200,131 and divide it by 2:
232,200,131 ÷ 2 = 116,100,065.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 116,100,065.5 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 | 232,200,131 | |
-1 | -232,200,131 |
Now, we try dividing 232,200,131 by 3:
232,200,131 ÷ 3 = 77,400,043.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 77,400,043.6667 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 | 232,200,131 | |
-1 | -232,200,131 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
232,200,131 ÷ 4 = 58,050,032.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 58,050,032.75 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 | 232,200,131 | |
-1 | 232,200,131 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 743 | 312,517 | 232,200,131 |
-1 | -743 | -312,517 | -232,200,131 |
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