Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 50,500,297?
A:
Positive:
1 x 50500297499 x 101203
Negative:
-1 x -50500297-499 x -101203
A:
Positive:
1 x 50500297499 x 101203
Negative:
-1 x -50500297-499 x -101203
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 50,500,297, 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 | 50,500,297 | |
-1 | -50,500,297 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 50,500,297.
Example:
1 x 50,500,297 = 50,500,297
and
-1 x -50,500,297 = 50,500,297
Notice both answers equal 50,500,297
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 50,500,297 and divide it by 2:
50,500,297 ÷ 2 = 25,250,148.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 25,250,148.5 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 | 50,500,297 | |
-1 | -50,500,297 |
Now, we try dividing 50,500,297 by 3:
50,500,297 ÷ 3 = 16,833,432.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 16,833,432.3333 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 | 50,500,297 | |
-1 | -50,500,297 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
50,500,297 ÷ 4 = 12,625,074.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 12,625,074.25 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 | 50,500,297 | |
-1 | 50,500,297 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 499 | 101,203 | 50,500,297 |
-1 | -499 | -101,203 | -50,500,297 |
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