Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 51,538,835?
A:
Positive:
1 x 515388355 x 10307767
Negative:
-1 x -51538835-5 x -10307767
A:
Positive:
1 x 515388355 x 10307767
Negative:
-1 x -51538835-5 x -10307767
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 51,538,835, 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 | 51,538,835 | |
-1 | -51,538,835 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 51,538,835.
Example:
1 x 51,538,835 = 51,538,835
and
-1 x -51,538,835 = 51,538,835
Notice both answers equal 51,538,835
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 51,538,835 and divide it by 2:
51,538,835 ÷ 2 = 25,769,417.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 25,769,417.5 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 | 51,538,835 | |
-1 | -51,538,835 |
Now, we try dividing 51,538,835 by 3:
51,538,835 ÷ 3 = 17,179,611.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 17,179,611.6667 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 | 51,538,835 | |
-1 | -51,538,835 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
51,538,835 ÷ 4 = 12,884,708.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 12,884,708.75 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 | 51,538,835 | |
-1 | 51,538,835 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 10,307,767 | 51,538,835 |
-1 | -5 | -10,307,767 | -51,538,835 |
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