Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 323,002,181?
A:
Positive:
1 x 3230021812741 x 117841
Negative:
-1 x -323002181-2741 x -117841
A:
Positive:
1 x 3230021812741 x 117841
Negative:
-1 x -323002181-2741 x -117841
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 323,002,181, 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 | 323,002,181 | |
-1 | -323,002,181 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 323,002,181.
Example:
1 x 323,002,181 = 323,002,181
and
-1 x -323,002,181 = 323,002,181
Notice both answers equal 323,002,181
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 323,002,181 and divide it by 2:
323,002,181 ÷ 2 = 161,501,090.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 161,501,090.5 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 | 323,002,181 | |
-1 | -323,002,181 |
Now, we try dividing 323,002,181 by 3:
323,002,181 ÷ 3 = 107,667,393.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 107,667,393.6667 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 | 323,002,181 | |
-1 | -323,002,181 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
323,002,181 ÷ 4 = 80,750,545.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 80,750,545.25 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 | 323,002,181 | |
-1 | 323,002,181 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 2,741 | 117,841 | 323,002,181 |
-1 | -2,741 | -117,841 | -323,002,181 |
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