Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 266,143,529?
A:
Positive:
1 x 266143529331 x 804059
Negative:
-1 x -266143529-331 x -804059
A:
Positive:
1 x 266143529331 x 804059
Negative:
-1 x -266143529-331 x -804059
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 266,143,529, 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 | 266,143,529 | |
-1 | -266,143,529 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 266,143,529.
Example:
1 x 266,143,529 = 266,143,529
and
-1 x -266,143,529 = 266,143,529
Notice both answers equal 266,143,529
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 266,143,529 and divide it by 2:
266,143,529 ÷ 2 = 133,071,764.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 133,071,764.5 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 | 266,143,529 | |
-1 | -266,143,529 |
Now, we try dividing 266,143,529 by 3:
266,143,529 ÷ 3 = 88,714,509.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 88,714,509.6667 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 | 266,143,529 | |
-1 | -266,143,529 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
266,143,529 ÷ 4 = 66,535,882.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 66,535,882.25 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 | 266,143,529 | |
-1 | 266,143,529 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 331 | 804,059 | 266,143,529 |
-1 | -331 | -804,059 | -266,143,529 |
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