Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 244,021,241?
A:
Positive:
1 x 244021241293 x 832837
Negative:
-1 x -244021241-293 x -832837
A:
Positive:
1 x 244021241293 x 832837
Negative:
-1 x -244021241-293 x -832837
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 244,021,241, 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 | 244,021,241 | |
-1 | -244,021,241 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 244,021,241.
Example:
1 x 244,021,241 = 244,021,241
and
-1 x -244,021,241 = 244,021,241
Notice both answers equal 244,021,241
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 244,021,241 and divide it by 2:
244,021,241 ÷ 2 = 122,010,620.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 122,010,620.5 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 | 244,021,241 | |
-1 | -244,021,241 |
Now, we try dividing 244,021,241 by 3:
244,021,241 ÷ 3 = 81,340,413.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 81,340,413.6667 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 | 244,021,241 | |
-1 | -244,021,241 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
244,021,241 ÷ 4 = 61,005,310.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 61,005,310.25 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 | 244,021,241 | |
-1 | 244,021,241 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 293 | 832,837 | 244,021,241 |
-1 | -293 | -832,837 | -244,021,241 |
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