Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 232,835,099?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2328350997 x 33262157
Negative:
-1 x -232835099-7 x -33262157
A:
Positive:
1 x 2328350997 x 33262157
Negative:
-1 x -232835099-7 x -33262157
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 232,835,099, 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 | 232,835,099 | |
-1 | -232,835,099 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 232,835,099.
Example:
1 x 232,835,099 = 232,835,099
and
-1 x -232,835,099 = 232,835,099
Notice both answers equal 232,835,099
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 232,835,099 and divide it by 2:
232,835,099 ÷ 2 = 116,417,549.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 116,417,549.5 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 | 232,835,099 | |
-1 | -232,835,099 |
Now, we try dividing 232,835,099 by 3:
232,835,099 ÷ 3 = 77,611,699.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 77,611,699.6667 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 | 232,835,099 | |
-1 | -232,835,099 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
232,835,099 ÷ 4 = 58,208,774.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 58,208,774.75 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 | 232,835,099 | |
-1 | 232,835,099 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 33,262,157 | 232,835,099 |
-1 | -7 | -33,262,157 | -232,835,099 |
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