Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 414,521,267?
A:
Positive:
1 x 4145212672351 x 176317
Negative:
-1 x -414521267-2351 x -176317
A:
Positive:
1 x 4145212672351 x 176317
Negative:
-1 x -414521267-2351 x -176317
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 414,521,267, 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 | 414,521,267 | |
-1 | -414,521,267 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 414,521,267.
Example:
1 x 414,521,267 = 414,521,267
and
-1 x -414,521,267 = 414,521,267
Notice both answers equal 414,521,267
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 414,521,267 and divide it by 2:
414,521,267 ÷ 2 = 207,260,633.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 207,260,633.5 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 | 414,521,267 | |
-1 | -414,521,267 |
Now, we try dividing 414,521,267 by 3:
414,521,267 ÷ 3 = 138,173,755.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 138,173,755.6667 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 | 414,521,267 | |
-1 | -414,521,267 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
414,521,267 ÷ 4 = 103,630,316.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 103,630,316.75 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 | 414,521,267 | |
-1 | 414,521,267 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 2,351 | 176,317 | 414,521,267 |
-1 | -2,351 | -176,317 | -414,521,267 |
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