Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 246,251,009?
A:
Positive:
1 x 246251009863 x 285343
Negative:
-1 x -246251009-863 x -285343
A:
Positive:
1 x 246251009863 x 285343
Negative:
-1 x -246251009-863 x -285343
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 246,251,009, 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 | 246,251,009 | |
-1 | -246,251,009 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 246,251,009.
Example:
1 x 246,251,009 = 246,251,009
and
-1 x -246,251,009 = 246,251,009
Notice both answers equal 246,251,009
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 246,251,009 and divide it by 2:
246,251,009 ÷ 2 = 123,125,504.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 123,125,504.5 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 | 246,251,009 | |
-1 | -246,251,009 |
Now, we try dividing 246,251,009 by 3:
246,251,009 ÷ 3 = 82,083,669.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 82,083,669.6667 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 | 246,251,009 | |
-1 | -246,251,009 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
246,251,009 ÷ 4 = 61,562,752.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 61,562,752.25 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 | 246,251,009 | |
-1 | 246,251,009 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 863 | 285,343 | 246,251,009 |
-1 | -863 | -285,343 | -246,251,009 |
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