Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 32,090,231?
A:
Positive:
1 x 320902314153 x 7727
Negative:
-1 x -32090231-4153 x -7727
A:
Positive:
1 x 320902314153 x 7727
Negative:
-1 x -32090231-4153 x -7727
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 32,090,231, 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 | 32,090,231 | |
-1 | -32,090,231 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 32,090,231.
Example:
1 x 32,090,231 = 32,090,231
and
-1 x -32,090,231 = 32,090,231
Notice both answers equal 32,090,231
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 32,090,231 and divide it by 2:
32,090,231 ÷ 2 = 16,045,115.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 16,045,115.5 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 | 32,090,231 | |
-1 | -32,090,231 |
Now, we try dividing 32,090,231 by 3:
32,090,231 ÷ 3 = 10,696,743.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 10,696,743.6667 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 | 32,090,231 | |
-1 | -32,090,231 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
32,090,231 ÷ 4 = 8,022,557.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 8,022,557.75 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 | 32,090,231 | |
-1 | 32,090,231 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 4,153 | 7,727 | 32,090,231 |
-1 | -4,153 | -7,727 | -32,090,231 |
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