Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 235,048,571?
A:
Positive:
1 x 235048571137 x 1715683
Negative:
-1 x -235048571-137 x -1715683
A:
Positive:
1 x 235048571137 x 1715683
Negative:
-1 x -235048571-137 x -1715683
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 235,048,571, 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 | 235,048,571 | |
-1 | -235,048,571 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 235,048,571.
Example:
1 x 235,048,571 = 235,048,571
and
-1 x -235,048,571 = 235,048,571
Notice both answers equal 235,048,571
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 235,048,571 and divide it by 2:
235,048,571 ÷ 2 = 117,524,285.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 117,524,285.5 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 | 235,048,571 | |
-1 | -235,048,571 |
Now, we try dividing 235,048,571 by 3:
235,048,571 ÷ 3 = 78,349,523.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 78,349,523.6667 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 | 235,048,571 | |
-1 | -235,048,571 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
235,048,571 ÷ 4 = 58,762,142.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 58,762,142.75 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 | 235,048,571 | |
-1 | 235,048,571 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 137 | 1,715,683 | 235,048,571 |
-1 | -137 | -1,715,683 | -235,048,571 |
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