Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 232,211,233?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2322112334919 x 47207
Negative:
-1 x -232211233-4919 x -47207
A:
Positive:
1 x 2322112334919 x 47207
Negative:
-1 x -232211233-4919 x -47207
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 232,211,233, 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 | 232,211,233 | |
-1 | -232,211,233 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 232,211,233.
Example:
1 x 232,211,233 = 232,211,233
and
-1 x -232,211,233 = 232,211,233
Notice both answers equal 232,211,233
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 232,211,233 and divide it by 2:
232,211,233 ÷ 2 = 116,105,616.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 116,105,616.5 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 | 232,211,233 | |
-1 | -232,211,233 |
Now, we try dividing 232,211,233 by 3:
232,211,233 ÷ 3 = 77,403,744.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 77,403,744.3333 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 | 232,211,233 | |
-1 | -232,211,233 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
232,211,233 ÷ 4 = 58,052,808.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 58,052,808.25 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 | 232,211,233 | |
-1 | 232,211,233 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 4,919 | 47,207 | 232,211,233 |
-1 | -4,919 | -47,207 | -232,211,233 |
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