Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 233,810,461?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2338104616007 x 38923
Negative:
-1 x -233810461-6007 x -38923
A:
Positive:
1 x 2338104616007 x 38923
Negative:
-1 x -233810461-6007 x -38923
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 233,810,461, 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 | 233,810,461 | |
-1 | -233,810,461 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 233,810,461.
Example:
1 x 233,810,461 = 233,810,461
and
-1 x -233,810,461 = 233,810,461
Notice both answers equal 233,810,461
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 233,810,461 and divide it by 2:
233,810,461 ÷ 2 = 116,905,230.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 116,905,230.5 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 | 233,810,461 | |
-1 | -233,810,461 |
Now, we try dividing 233,810,461 by 3:
233,810,461 ÷ 3 = 77,936,820.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 77,936,820.3333 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 | 233,810,461 | |
-1 | -233,810,461 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
233,810,461 ÷ 4 = 58,452,615.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 58,452,615.25 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 | 233,810,461 | |
-1 | 233,810,461 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 6,007 | 38,923 | 233,810,461 |
-1 | -6,007 | -38,923 | -233,810,461 |
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