Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 334,042,219?
A:
Positive:
1 x 3340422197 x 47720317
Negative:
-1 x -334042219-7 x -47720317
A:
Positive:
1 x 3340422197 x 47720317
Negative:
-1 x -334042219-7 x -47720317
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 334,042,219, 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 | 334,042,219 | |
-1 | -334,042,219 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 334,042,219.
Example:
1 x 334,042,219 = 334,042,219
and
-1 x -334,042,219 = 334,042,219
Notice both answers equal 334,042,219
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 334,042,219 and divide it by 2:
334,042,219 ÷ 2 = 167,021,109.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 167,021,109.5 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 | 334,042,219 | |
-1 | -334,042,219 |
Now, we try dividing 334,042,219 by 3:
334,042,219 ÷ 3 = 111,347,406.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 111,347,406.3333 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 | 334,042,219 | |
-1 | -334,042,219 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
334,042,219 ÷ 4 = 83,510,554.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 83,510,554.75 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 | 334,042,219 | |
-1 | 334,042,219 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 47,720,317 | 334,042,219 |
-1 | -7 | -47,720,317 | -334,042,219 |
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