Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 511,035,253?
A:
Positive:
1 x 511035253173 x 2953961
Negative:
-1 x -511035253-173 x -2953961
A:
Positive:
1 x 511035253173 x 2953961
Negative:
-1 x -511035253-173 x -2953961
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 511,035,253, 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 | 511,035,253 | |
-1 | -511,035,253 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 511,035,253.
Example:
1 x 511,035,253 = 511,035,253
and
-1 x -511,035,253 = 511,035,253
Notice both answers equal 511,035,253
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 511,035,253 and divide it by 2:
511,035,253 ÷ 2 = 255,517,626.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 255,517,626.5 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 | 511,035,253 | |
-1 | -511,035,253 |
Now, we try dividing 511,035,253 by 3:
511,035,253 ÷ 3 = 170,345,084.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 170,345,084.3333 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 | 511,035,253 | |
-1 | -511,035,253 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
511,035,253 ÷ 4 = 127,758,813.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 127,758,813.25 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 | 511,035,253 | |
-1 | 511,035,253 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 173 | 2,953,961 | 511,035,253 |
-1 | -173 | -2,953,961 | -511,035,253 |
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