Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 525,425,101?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5254251014153 x 126517
Negative:
-1 x -525425101-4153 x -126517
A:
Positive:
1 x 5254251014153 x 126517
Negative:
-1 x -525425101-4153 x -126517
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 525,425,101, 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 | 525,425,101 | |
-1 | -525,425,101 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 525,425,101.
Example:
1 x 525,425,101 = 525,425,101
and
-1 x -525,425,101 = 525,425,101
Notice both answers equal 525,425,101
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 525,425,101 and divide it by 2:
525,425,101 ÷ 2 = 262,712,550.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 262,712,550.5 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 | 525,425,101 | |
-1 | -525,425,101 |
Now, we try dividing 525,425,101 by 3:
525,425,101 ÷ 3 = 175,141,700.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 175,141,700.3333 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 | 525,425,101 | |
-1 | -525,425,101 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
525,425,101 ÷ 4 = 131,356,275.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 131,356,275.25 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 | 525,425,101 | |
-1 | 525,425,101 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 4,153 | 126,517 | 525,425,101 |
-1 | -4,153 | -126,517 | -525,425,101 |
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