Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 328,760,827?
A:
Positive:
1 x 32876082723 x 14293949
Negative:
-1 x -328760827-23 x -14293949
A:
Positive:
1 x 32876082723 x 14293949
Negative:
-1 x -328760827-23 x -14293949
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 328,760,827, 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 | 328,760,827 | |
-1 | -328,760,827 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 328,760,827.
Example:
1 x 328,760,827 = 328,760,827
and
-1 x -328,760,827 = 328,760,827
Notice both answers equal 328,760,827
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 328,760,827 and divide it by 2:
328,760,827 ÷ 2 = 164,380,413.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 164,380,413.5 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 | 328,760,827 | |
-1 | -328,760,827 |
Now, we try dividing 328,760,827 by 3:
328,760,827 ÷ 3 = 109,586,942.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 109,586,942.3333 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 | 328,760,827 | |
-1 | -328,760,827 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
328,760,827 ÷ 4 = 82,190,206.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 82,190,206.75 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 | 328,760,827 | |
-1 | 328,760,827 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 23 | 14,293,949 | 328,760,827 |
-1 | -23 | -14,293,949 | -328,760,827 |
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