Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 377,434,837?
A:
Positive:
1 x 37743483713 x 29033449
Negative:
-1 x -377434837-13 x -29033449
A:
Positive:
1 x 37743483713 x 29033449
Negative:
-1 x -377434837-13 x -29033449
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 377,434,837, 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 | 377,434,837 | |
-1 | -377,434,837 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 377,434,837.
Example:
1 x 377,434,837 = 377,434,837
and
-1 x -377,434,837 = 377,434,837
Notice both answers equal 377,434,837
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 377,434,837 and divide it by 2:
377,434,837 ÷ 2 = 188,717,418.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 188,717,418.5 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 | 377,434,837 | |
-1 | -377,434,837 |
Now, we try dividing 377,434,837 by 3:
377,434,837 ÷ 3 = 125,811,612.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 125,811,612.3333 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 | 377,434,837 | |
-1 | -377,434,837 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
377,434,837 ÷ 4 = 94,358,709.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 94,358,709.25 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 | 377,434,837 | |
-1 | 377,434,837 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 29,033,449 | 377,434,837 |
-1 | -13 | -29,033,449 | -377,434,837 |
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