Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 59,656,301?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5965630147 x 1269283
Negative:
-1 x -59656301-47 x -1269283
A:
Positive:
1 x 5965630147 x 1269283
Negative:
-1 x -59656301-47 x -1269283
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 59,656,301, 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 | 59,656,301 | |
-1 | -59,656,301 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 59,656,301.
Example:
1 x 59,656,301 = 59,656,301
and
-1 x -59,656,301 = 59,656,301
Notice both answers equal 59,656,301
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 59,656,301 and divide it by 2:
59,656,301 ÷ 2 = 29,828,150.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 29,828,150.5 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 | 59,656,301 | |
-1 | -59,656,301 |
Now, we try dividing 59,656,301 by 3:
59,656,301 ÷ 3 = 19,885,433.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 19,885,433.6667 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 | 59,656,301 | |
-1 | -59,656,301 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
59,656,301 ÷ 4 = 14,914,075.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 14,914,075.25 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 | 59,656,301 | |
-1 | 59,656,301 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 47 | 1,269,283 | 59,656,301 |
-1 | -47 | -1,269,283 | -59,656,301 |
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