Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 346,032,067?
A:
Positive:
1 x 3460320672437 x 141991
Negative:
-1 x -346032067-2437 x -141991
A:
Positive:
1 x 3460320672437 x 141991
Negative:
-1 x -346032067-2437 x -141991
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 346,032,067, 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 | 346,032,067 | |
-1 | -346,032,067 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 346,032,067.
Example:
1 x 346,032,067 = 346,032,067
and
-1 x -346,032,067 = 346,032,067
Notice both answers equal 346,032,067
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 346,032,067 and divide it by 2:
346,032,067 ÷ 2 = 173,016,033.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 173,016,033.5 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 | 346,032,067 | |
-1 | -346,032,067 |
Now, we try dividing 346,032,067 by 3:
346,032,067 ÷ 3 = 115,344,022.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 115,344,022.3333 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 | 346,032,067 | |
-1 | -346,032,067 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
346,032,067 ÷ 4 = 86,508,016.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 86,508,016.75 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 | 346,032,067 | |
-1 | 346,032,067 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 2,437 | 141,991 | 346,032,067 |
-1 | -2,437 | -141,991 | -346,032,067 |
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