Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 554,333,305?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5543333055 x 110866661
Negative:
-1 x -554333305-5 x -110866661
A:
Positive:
1 x 5543333055 x 110866661
Negative:
-1 x -554333305-5 x -110866661
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 554,333,305, 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 | 554,333,305 | |
-1 | -554,333,305 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 554,333,305.
Example:
1 x 554,333,305 = 554,333,305
and
-1 x -554,333,305 = 554,333,305
Notice both answers equal 554,333,305
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 554,333,305 and divide it by 2:
554,333,305 ÷ 2 = 277,166,652.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 277,166,652.5 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 | 554,333,305 | |
-1 | -554,333,305 |
Now, we try dividing 554,333,305 by 3:
554,333,305 ÷ 3 = 184,777,768.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 184,777,768.3333 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 | 554,333,305 | |
-1 | -554,333,305 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
554,333,305 ÷ 4 = 138,583,326.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 138,583,326.25 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 | 554,333,305 | |
-1 | 554,333,305 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 110,866,661 | 554,333,305 |
-1 | -5 | -110,866,661 | -554,333,305 |
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