Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 34,888,283?
A:
Positive:
1 x 34888283137 x 254659
Negative:
-1 x -34888283-137 x -254659
A:
Positive:
1 x 34888283137 x 254659
Negative:
-1 x -34888283-137 x -254659
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 34,888,283, 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 | 34,888,283 | |
-1 | -34,888,283 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 34,888,283.
Example:
1 x 34,888,283 = 34,888,283
and
-1 x -34,888,283 = 34,888,283
Notice both answers equal 34,888,283
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 34,888,283 and divide it by 2:
34,888,283 ÷ 2 = 17,444,141.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 17,444,141.5 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 | 34,888,283 | |
-1 | -34,888,283 |
Now, we try dividing 34,888,283 by 3:
34,888,283 ÷ 3 = 11,629,427.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 11,629,427.6667 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 | 34,888,283 | |
-1 | -34,888,283 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
34,888,283 ÷ 4 = 8,722,070.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 8,722,070.75 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 | 34,888,283 | |
-1 | 34,888,283 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 137 | 254,659 | 34,888,283 |
-1 | -137 | -254,659 | -34,888,283 |
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