Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 558,635,237?
A:
Positive:
1 x 558635237547 x 1021271
Negative:
-1 x -558635237-547 x -1021271
A:
Positive:
1 x 558635237547 x 1021271
Negative:
-1 x -558635237-547 x -1021271
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 558,635,237, 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 | 558,635,237 | |
-1 | -558,635,237 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 558,635,237.
Example:
1 x 558,635,237 = 558,635,237
and
-1 x -558,635,237 = 558,635,237
Notice both answers equal 558,635,237
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 558,635,237 and divide it by 2:
558,635,237 ÷ 2 = 279,317,618.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 279,317,618.5 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 | 558,635,237 | |
-1 | -558,635,237 |
Now, we try dividing 558,635,237 by 3:
558,635,237 ÷ 3 = 186,211,745.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 186,211,745.6667 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 | 558,635,237 | |
-1 | -558,635,237 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
558,635,237 ÷ 4 = 139,658,809.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 139,658,809.25 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 | 558,635,237 | |
-1 | 558,635,237 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 547 | 1,021,271 | 558,635,237 |
-1 | -547 | -1,021,271 | -558,635,237 |
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