A:
Positive:
1 x 43140503913 x 3318500317 x 25376767221 x 1952059289 x 14927513757 x 114827
Negative:
-1 x -431405039-13 x -33185003-17 x -25376767-221 x -1952059-289 x -1492751-3757 x -114827
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 431,405,039, 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 | 431,405,039 | |
| -1 | -431,405,039 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 431,405,039.
Example:
1 x 431,405,039 = 431,405,039
and
-1 x -431,405,039 = 431,405,039
Notice both answers equal 431,405,039
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 431,405,039 and divide it by 2:
431,405,039 ÷ 2 = 215,702,519.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 215,702,519.5 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 | 431,405,039 | |
| -1 | -431,405,039 |
Now, we try dividing 431,405,039 by 3:
431,405,039 ÷ 3 = 143,801,679.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 143,801,679.6667 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 | 431,405,039 | |
| -1 | -431,405,039 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
431,405,039 ÷ 4 = 107,851,259.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 107,851,259.75 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 | 431,405,039 | |
| -1 | 431,405,039 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 221 | 289 | 3,757 | 114,827 | 1,492,751 | 1,952,059 | 25,376,767 | 33,185,003 | 431,405,039 |
| -1 | -13 | -17 | -221 | -289 | -3,757 | -114,827 | -1,492,751 | -1,952,059 | -25,376,767 | -33,185,003 | -431,405,039 |
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