Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 431,434,441?
A:
Positive:
1 x 43143444120771 x 20771
Negative:
-1 x -431434441-20771 x -20771
A:
Positive:
1 x 43143444120771 x 20771
Negative:
-1 x -431434441-20771 x -20771
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 431,434,441, 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 | 431,434,441 | |
-1 | -431,434,441 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 431,434,441.
Example:
1 x 431,434,441 = 431,434,441
and
-1 x -431,434,441 = 431,434,441
Notice both answers equal 431,434,441
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 431,434,441 and divide it by 2:
431,434,441 ÷ 2 = 215,717,220.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 215,717,220.5 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 | 431,434,441 | |
-1 | -431,434,441 |
Now, we try dividing 431,434,441 by 3:
431,434,441 ÷ 3 = 143,811,480.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 143,811,480.3333 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 | 431,434,441 | |
-1 | -431,434,441 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
431,434,441 ÷ 4 = 107,858,610.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 107,858,610.25 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 | 431,434,441 | |
-1 | 431,434,441 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 20,771 | 431,434,441 |
-1 | -20,771 | -431,434,441 |
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