Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 46,471,427?
A:
Positive:
1 x 4647142729 x 1602463
Negative:
-1 x -46471427-29 x -1602463
A:
Positive:
1 x 4647142729 x 1602463
Negative:
-1 x -46471427-29 x -1602463
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 46,471,427, 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 | 46,471,427 | |
-1 | -46,471,427 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 46,471,427.
Example:
1 x 46,471,427 = 46,471,427
and
-1 x -46,471,427 = 46,471,427
Notice both answers equal 46,471,427
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 46,471,427 and divide it by 2:
46,471,427 ÷ 2 = 23,235,713.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 23,235,713.5 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 | 46,471,427 | |
-1 | -46,471,427 |
Now, we try dividing 46,471,427 by 3:
46,471,427 ÷ 3 = 15,490,475.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 15,490,475.6667 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 | 46,471,427 | |
-1 | -46,471,427 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
46,471,427 ÷ 4 = 11,617,856.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 11,617,856.75 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 | 46,471,427 | |
-1 | 46,471,427 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 29 | 1,602,463 | 46,471,427 |
-1 | -29 | -1,602,463 | -46,471,427 |
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