Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 244,431,211?
A:
Positive:
1 x 244431211101 x 2420111
Negative:
-1 x -244431211-101 x -2420111
A:
Positive:
1 x 244431211101 x 2420111
Negative:
-1 x -244431211-101 x -2420111
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 244,431,211, 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 | 244,431,211 | |
-1 | -244,431,211 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 244,431,211.
Example:
1 x 244,431,211 = 244,431,211
and
-1 x -244,431,211 = 244,431,211
Notice both answers equal 244,431,211
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 244,431,211 and divide it by 2:
244,431,211 ÷ 2 = 122,215,605.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 122,215,605.5 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 | 244,431,211 | |
-1 | -244,431,211 |
Now, we try dividing 244,431,211 by 3:
244,431,211 ÷ 3 = 81,477,070.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 81,477,070.3333 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 | 244,431,211 | |
-1 | -244,431,211 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
244,431,211 ÷ 4 = 61,107,802.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 61,107,802.75 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 | 244,431,211 | |
-1 | 244,431,211 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 101 | 2,420,111 | 244,431,211 |
-1 | -101 | -2,420,111 | -244,431,211 |
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