Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 58,492,219?
A:
Positive:
1 x 584922191613 x 36263
Negative:
-1 x -58492219-1613 x -36263
A:
Positive:
1 x 584922191613 x 36263
Negative:
-1 x -58492219-1613 x -36263
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 58,492,219, 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 | 58,492,219 | |
-1 | -58,492,219 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 58,492,219.
Example:
1 x 58,492,219 = 58,492,219
and
-1 x -58,492,219 = 58,492,219
Notice both answers equal 58,492,219
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 58,492,219 and divide it by 2:
58,492,219 ÷ 2 = 29,246,109.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 29,246,109.5 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 | 58,492,219 | |
-1 | -58,492,219 |
Now, we try dividing 58,492,219 by 3:
58,492,219 ÷ 3 = 19,497,406.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 19,497,406.3333 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 | 58,492,219 | |
-1 | -58,492,219 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
58,492,219 ÷ 4 = 14,623,054.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 14,623,054.75 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 | 58,492,219 | |
-1 | 58,492,219 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 1,613 | 36,263 | 58,492,219 |
-1 | -1,613 | -36,263 | -58,492,219 |
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