Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 315,132,241?
A:
Positive:
1 x 31513224129 x 10866629
Negative:
-1 x -315132241-29 x -10866629
A:
Positive:
1 x 31513224129 x 10866629
Negative:
-1 x -315132241-29 x -10866629
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 315,132,241, 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 | 315,132,241 | |
-1 | -315,132,241 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 315,132,241.
Example:
1 x 315,132,241 = 315,132,241
and
-1 x -315,132,241 = 315,132,241
Notice both answers equal 315,132,241
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 315,132,241 and divide it by 2:
315,132,241 ÷ 2 = 157,566,120.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 157,566,120.5 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 | 315,132,241 | |
-1 | -315,132,241 |
Now, we try dividing 315,132,241 by 3:
315,132,241 ÷ 3 = 105,044,080.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 105,044,080.3333 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 | 315,132,241 | |
-1 | -315,132,241 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
315,132,241 ÷ 4 = 78,783,060.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 78,783,060.25 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 | 315,132,241 | |
-1 | 315,132,241 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 29 | 10,866,629 | 315,132,241 |
-1 | -29 | -10,866,629 | -315,132,241 |
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