Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 24,861,179?
A:
Positive:
1 x 248611797 x 355159749 x 507371
Negative:
-1 x -24861179-7 x -3551597-49 x -507371
A:
Positive:
1 x 248611797 x 355159749 x 507371
Negative:
-1 x -24861179-7 x -3551597-49 x -507371
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 24,861,179, 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 | 24,861,179 | |
-1 | -24,861,179 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 24,861,179.
Example:
1 x 24,861,179 = 24,861,179
and
-1 x -24,861,179 = 24,861,179
Notice both answers equal 24,861,179
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 24,861,179 and divide it by 2:
24,861,179 ÷ 2 = 12,430,589.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 12,430,589.5 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 | 24,861,179 | |
-1 | -24,861,179 |
Now, we try dividing 24,861,179 by 3:
24,861,179 ÷ 3 = 8,287,059.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 8,287,059.6667 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 | 24,861,179 | |
-1 | -24,861,179 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
24,861,179 ÷ 4 = 6,215,294.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 6,215,294.75 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 | 24,861,179 | |
-1 | 24,861,179 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 49 | 507,371 | 3,551,597 | 24,861,179 |
-1 | -7 | -49 | -507,371 | -3,551,597 | -24,861,179 |
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