Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 542,011,243?
A:
Positive:
1 x 542011243757 x 715999
Negative:
-1 x -542011243-757 x -715999
A:
Positive:
1 x 542011243757 x 715999
Negative:
-1 x -542011243-757 x -715999
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 542,011,243, 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 | 542,011,243 | |
-1 | -542,011,243 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 542,011,243.
Example:
1 x 542,011,243 = 542,011,243
and
-1 x -542,011,243 = 542,011,243
Notice both answers equal 542,011,243
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 542,011,243 and divide it by 2:
542,011,243 ÷ 2 = 271,005,621.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 271,005,621.5 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 | 542,011,243 | |
-1 | -542,011,243 |
Now, we try dividing 542,011,243 by 3:
542,011,243 ÷ 3 = 180,670,414.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 180,670,414.3333 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 | 542,011,243 | |
-1 | -542,011,243 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
542,011,243 ÷ 4 = 135,502,810.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 135,502,810.75 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 | 542,011,243 | |
-1 | 542,011,243 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 757 | 715,999 | 542,011,243 |
-1 | -757 | -715,999 | -542,011,243 |
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