Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 3,149,491?
A:
Positive:
1 x 314949161 x 51631
Negative:
-1 x -3149491-61 x -51631
A:
Positive:
1 x 314949161 x 51631
Negative:
-1 x -3149491-61 x -51631
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 3,149,491, 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 | 3,149,491 | |
-1 | -3,149,491 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 3,149,491.
Example:
1 x 3,149,491 = 3,149,491
and
-1 x -3,149,491 = 3,149,491
Notice both answers equal 3,149,491
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 3,149,491 and divide it by 2:
3,149,491 ÷ 2 = 1,574,745.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 1,574,745.5 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 | 3,149,491 | |
-1 | -3,149,491 |
Now, we try dividing 3,149,491 by 3:
3,149,491 ÷ 3 = 1,049,830.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 1,049,830.3333 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 | 3,149,491 | |
-1 | -3,149,491 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
3,149,491 ÷ 4 = 787,372.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 787,372.75 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 | 3,149,491 | |
-1 | 3,149,491 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 61 | 51,631 | 3,149,491 |
-1 | -61 | -51,631 | -3,149,491 |
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