A:
Positive:
1 x 45140640137 x 12200173347 x 130088312839 x 35159
Negative:
-1 x -451406401-37 x -12200173-347 x -1300883-12839 x -35159
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 451,406,401, 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 | 451,406,401 | |
| -1 | -451,406,401 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 451,406,401.
Example:
1 x 451,406,401 = 451,406,401
and
-1 x -451,406,401 = 451,406,401
Notice both answers equal 451,406,401
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 451,406,401 and divide it by 2:
451,406,401 ÷ 2 = 225,703,200.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 225,703,200.5 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 | 451,406,401 | |
| -1 | -451,406,401 |
Now, we try dividing 451,406,401 by 3:
451,406,401 ÷ 3 = 150,468,800.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 150,468,800.3333 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 | 451,406,401 | |
| -1 | -451,406,401 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
451,406,401 ÷ 4 = 112,851,600.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 112,851,600.25 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 | 451,406,401 | |
| -1 | 451,406,401 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 37 | 347 | 12,839 | 35,159 | 1,300,883 | 12,200,173 | 451,406,401 |
| -1 | -37 | -347 | -12,839 | -35,159 | -1,300,883 | -12,200,173 | -451,406,401 |
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