Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 336,341,107?
A:
Positive:
1 x 33634110717 x 19784771
Negative:
-1 x -336341107-17 x -19784771
A:
Positive:
1 x 33634110717 x 19784771
Negative:
-1 x -336341107-17 x -19784771
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 336,341,107, 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 | 336,341,107 | |
-1 | -336,341,107 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 336,341,107.
Example:
1 x 336,341,107 = 336,341,107
and
-1 x -336,341,107 = 336,341,107
Notice both answers equal 336,341,107
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 336,341,107 and divide it by 2:
336,341,107 ÷ 2 = 168,170,553.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 168,170,553.5 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 | 336,341,107 | |
-1 | -336,341,107 |
Now, we try dividing 336,341,107 by 3:
336,341,107 ÷ 3 = 112,113,702.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 112,113,702.3333 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 | 336,341,107 | |
-1 | -336,341,107 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
336,341,107 ÷ 4 = 84,085,276.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 84,085,276.75 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 | 336,341,107 | |
-1 | 336,341,107 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 17 | 19,784,771 | 336,341,107 |
-1 | -17 | -19,784,771 | -336,341,107 |
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