Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 522,266,141?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5222661414549 x 114809
Negative:
-1 x -522266141-4549 x -114809
A:
Positive:
1 x 5222661414549 x 114809
Negative:
-1 x -522266141-4549 x -114809
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 522,266,141, 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 | 522,266,141 | |
-1 | -522,266,141 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 522,266,141.
Example:
1 x 522,266,141 = 522,266,141
and
-1 x -522,266,141 = 522,266,141
Notice both answers equal 522,266,141
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 522,266,141 and divide it by 2:
522,266,141 ÷ 2 = 261,133,070.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 261,133,070.5 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 | 522,266,141 | |
-1 | -522,266,141 |
Now, we try dividing 522,266,141 by 3:
522,266,141 ÷ 3 = 174,088,713.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 174,088,713.6667 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 | 522,266,141 | |
-1 | -522,266,141 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
522,266,141 ÷ 4 = 130,566,535.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 130,566,535.25 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 | 522,266,141 | |
-1 | 522,266,141 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 4,549 | 114,809 | 522,266,141 |
-1 | -4,549 | -114,809 | -522,266,141 |
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