Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 464,005,819?
A:
Positive:
1 x 46400581943 x 10790833
Negative:
-1 x -464005819-43 x -10790833
A:
Positive:
1 x 46400581943 x 10790833
Negative:
-1 x -464005819-43 x -10790833
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 464,005,819, 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 | 464,005,819 | |
-1 | -464,005,819 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 464,005,819.
Example:
1 x 464,005,819 = 464,005,819
and
-1 x -464,005,819 = 464,005,819
Notice both answers equal 464,005,819
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 464,005,819 and divide it by 2:
464,005,819 ÷ 2 = 232,002,909.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 232,002,909.5 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 | 464,005,819 | |
-1 | -464,005,819 |
Now, we try dividing 464,005,819 by 3:
464,005,819 ÷ 3 = 154,668,606.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 154,668,606.3333 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 | 464,005,819 | |
-1 | -464,005,819 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
464,005,819 ÷ 4 = 116,001,454.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 116,001,454.75 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 | 464,005,819 | |
-1 | 464,005,819 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 43 | 10,790,833 | 464,005,819 |
-1 | -43 | -10,790,833 | -464,005,819 |
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