Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 57,000,355?
A:
Positive:
1 x 570003555 x 11400071
Negative:
-1 x -57000355-5 x -11400071
A:
Positive:
1 x 570003555 x 11400071
Negative:
-1 x -57000355-5 x -11400071
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 57,000,355, 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 | 57,000,355 | |
-1 | -57,000,355 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 57,000,355.
Example:
1 x 57,000,355 = 57,000,355
and
-1 x -57,000,355 = 57,000,355
Notice both answers equal 57,000,355
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 57,000,355 and divide it by 2:
57,000,355 ÷ 2 = 28,500,177.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 28,500,177.5 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 | 57,000,355 | |
-1 | -57,000,355 |
Now, we try dividing 57,000,355 by 3:
57,000,355 ÷ 3 = 19,000,118.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 19,000,118.3333 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 | 57,000,355 | |
-1 | -57,000,355 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
57,000,355 ÷ 4 = 14,250,088.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 14,250,088.75 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 | 57,000,355 | |
-1 | 57,000,355 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 11,400,071 | 57,000,355 |
-1 | -5 | -11,400,071 | -57,000,355 |
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