Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 271,023,437?
A:
Positive:
1 x 271023437571 x 474647
Negative:
-1 x -271023437-571 x -474647
A:
Positive:
1 x 271023437571 x 474647
Negative:
-1 x -271023437-571 x -474647
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 271,023,437, 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 | 271,023,437 | |
-1 | -271,023,437 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 271,023,437.
Example:
1 x 271,023,437 = 271,023,437
and
-1 x -271,023,437 = 271,023,437
Notice both answers equal 271,023,437
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 271,023,437 and divide it by 2:
271,023,437 ÷ 2 = 135,511,718.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 135,511,718.5 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 | 271,023,437 | |
-1 | -271,023,437 |
Now, we try dividing 271,023,437 by 3:
271,023,437 ÷ 3 = 90,341,145.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 90,341,145.6667 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 | 271,023,437 | |
-1 | -271,023,437 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
271,023,437 ÷ 4 = 67,755,859.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 67,755,859.25 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 | 271,023,437 | |
-1 | 271,023,437 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 571 | 474,647 | 271,023,437 |
-1 | -571 | -474,647 | -271,023,437 |
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