Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 533,052,487?
A:
Positive:
1 x 53305248711 x 48459317
Negative:
-1 x -533052487-11 x -48459317
A:
Positive:
1 x 53305248711 x 48459317
Negative:
-1 x -533052487-11 x -48459317
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 533,052,487, 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 | 533,052,487 | |
-1 | -533,052,487 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 533,052,487.
Example:
1 x 533,052,487 = 533,052,487
and
-1 x -533,052,487 = 533,052,487
Notice both answers equal 533,052,487
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 533,052,487 and divide it by 2:
533,052,487 ÷ 2 = 266,526,243.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 266,526,243.5 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 | 533,052,487 | |
-1 | -533,052,487 |
Now, we try dividing 533,052,487 by 3:
533,052,487 ÷ 3 = 177,684,162.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 177,684,162.3333 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 | 533,052,487 | |
-1 | -533,052,487 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
533,052,487 ÷ 4 = 133,263,121.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 133,263,121.75 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 | 533,052,487 | |
-1 | 533,052,487 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11 | 48,459,317 | 533,052,487 |
-1 | -11 | -48,459,317 | -533,052,487 |
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