Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 606,246,071?
A:
Positive:
1 x 6062460711549 x 391379
Negative:
-1 x -606246071-1549 x -391379
A:
Positive:
1 x 6062460711549 x 391379
Negative:
-1 x -606246071-1549 x -391379
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 606,246,071, 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 | 606,246,071 | |
-1 | -606,246,071 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 606,246,071.
Example:
1 x 606,246,071 = 606,246,071
and
-1 x -606,246,071 = 606,246,071
Notice both answers equal 606,246,071
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 606,246,071 and divide it by 2:
606,246,071 ÷ 2 = 303,123,035.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 303,123,035.5 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 | 606,246,071 | |
-1 | -606,246,071 |
Now, we try dividing 606,246,071 by 3:
606,246,071 ÷ 3 = 202,082,023.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 202,082,023.6667 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 | 606,246,071 | |
-1 | -606,246,071 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
606,246,071 ÷ 4 = 151,561,517.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 151,561,517.75 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 | 606,246,071 | |
-1 | 606,246,071 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 1,549 | 391,379 | 606,246,071 |
-1 | -1,549 | -391,379 | -606,246,071 |
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