Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 333,341,017?
A:
Positive:
1 x 333341017463 x 719959
Negative:
-1 x -333341017-463 x -719959
A:
Positive:
1 x 333341017463 x 719959
Negative:
-1 x -333341017-463 x -719959
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 333,341,017, 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 | 333,341,017 | |
-1 | -333,341,017 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 333,341,017.
Example:
1 x 333,341,017 = 333,341,017
and
-1 x -333,341,017 = 333,341,017
Notice both answers equal 333,341,017
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 333,341,017 and divide it by 2:
333,341,017 ÷ 2 = 166,670,508.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 166,670,508.5 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 | 333,341,017 | |
-1 | -333,341,017 |
Now, we try dividing 333,341,017 by 3:
333,341,017 ÷ 3 = 111,113,672.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 111,113,672.3333 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 | 333,341,017 | |
-1 | -333,341,017 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
333,341,017 ÷ 4 = 83,335,254.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 83,335,254.25 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 | 333,341,017 | |
-1 | 333,341,017 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 463 | 719,959 | 333,341,017 |
-1 | -463 | -719,959 | -333,341,017 |
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