Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 45,508,271?
A:
Positive:
1 x 45508271241 x 188831
Negative:
-1 x -45508271-241 x -188831
A:
Positive:
1 x 45508271241 x 188831
Negative:
-1 x -45508271-241 x -188831
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 45,508,271, 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 | 45,508,271 | |
-1 | -45,508,271 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 45,508,271.
Example:
1 x 45,508,271 = 45,508,271
and
-1 x -45,508,271 = 45,508,271
Notice both answers equal 45,508,271
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 45,508,271 and divide it by 2:
45,508,271 ÷ 2 = 22,754,135.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 22,754,135.5 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 | 45,508,271 | |
-1 | -45,508,271 |
Now, we try dividing 45,508,271 by 3:
45,508,271 ÷ 3 = 15,169,423.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 15,169,423.6667 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 | 45,508,271 | |
-1 | -45,508,271 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
45,508,271 ÷ 4 = 11,377,067.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 11,377,067.75 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 | 45,508,271 | |
-1 | 45,508,271 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 241 | 188,831 | 45,508,271 |
-1 | -241 | -188,831 | -45,508,271 |
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