Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 26,450,357?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2645035783 x 318679
Negative:
-1 x -26450357-83 x -318679
A:
Positive:
1 x 2645035783 x 318679
Negative:
-1 x -26450357-83 x -318679
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 26,450,357, 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 | 26,450,357 | |
-1 | -26,450,357 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 26,450,357.
Example:
1 x 26,450,357 = 26,450,357
and
-1 x -26,450,357 = 26,450,357
Notice both answers equal 26,450,357
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 26,450,357 and divide it by 2:
26,450,357 ÷ 2 = 13,225,178.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 13,225,178.5 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 | 26,450,357 | |
-1 | -26,450,357 |
Now, we try dividing 26,450,357 by 3:
26,450,357 ÷ 3 = 8,816,785.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 8,816,785.6667 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 | 26,450,357 | |
-1 | -26,450,357 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
26,450,357 ÷ 4 = 6,612,589.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 6,612,589.25 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 | 26,450,357 | |
-1 | 26,450,357 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 83 | 318,679 | 26,450,357 |
-1 | -83 | -318,679 | -26,450,357 |
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