Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 46,257,065?
A:
Positive:
1 x 462570655 x 9251413
Negative:
-1 x -46257065-5 x -9251413
A:
Positive:
1 x 462570655 x 9251413
Negative:
-1 x -46257065-5 x -9251413
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 46,257,065, 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 | 46,257,065 | |
-1 | -46,257,065 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 46,257,065.
Example:
1 x 46,257,065 = 46,257,065
and
-1 x -46,257,065 = 46,257,065
Notice both answers equal 46,257,065
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 46,257,065 and divide it by 2:
46,257,065 ÷ 2 = 23,128,532.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 23,128,532.5 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 | 46,257,065 | |
-1 | -46,257,065 |
Now, we try dividing 46,257,065 by 3:
46,257,065 ÷ 3 = 15,419,021.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 15,419,021.6667 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 | 46,257,065 | |
-1 | -46,257,065 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
46,257,065 ÷ 4 = 11,564,266.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 11,564,266.25 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 | 46,257,065 | |
-1 | 46,257,065 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 9,251,413 | 46,257,065 |
-1 | -5 | -9,251,413 | -46,257,065 |
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