Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 252,254,027?
A:
Positive:
1 x 25225402711887 x 21221
Negative:
-1 x -252254027-11887 x -21221
A:
Positive:
1 x 25225402711887 x 21221
Negative:
-1 x -252254027-11887 x -21221
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 252,254,027, 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 | 252,254,027 | |
-1 | -252,254,027 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 252,254,027.
Example:
1 x 252,254,027 = 252,254,027
and
-1 x -252,254,027 = 252,254,027
Notice both answers equal 252,254,027
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 252,254,027 and divide it by 2:
252,254,027 ÷ 2 = 126,127,013.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 126,127,013.5 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 | 252,254,027 | |
-1 | -252,254,027 |
Now, we try dividing 252,254,027 by 3:
252,254,027 ÷ 3 = 84,084,675.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 84,084,675.6667 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 | 252,254,027 | |
-1 | -252,254,027 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
252,254,027 ÷ 4 = 63,063,506.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 63,063,506.75 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 | 252,254,027 | |
-1 | 252,254,027 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11,887 | 21,221 | 252,254,027 |
-1 | -11,887 | -21,221 | -252,254,027 |
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