Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 633,061,229?
A:
Positive:
1 x 63306122911159 x 56731
Negative:
-1 x -633061229-11159 x -56731
A:
Positive:
1 x 63306122911159 x 56731
Negative:
-1 x -633061229-11159 x -56731
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 633,061,229, 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 | 633,061,229 | |
-1 | -633,061,229 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 633,061,229.
Example:
1 x 633,061,229 = 633,061,229
and
-1 x -633,061,229 = 633,061,229
Notice both answers equal 633,061,229
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 633,061,229 and divide it by 2:
633,061,229 ÷ 2 = 316,530,614.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 316,530,614.5 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 | 633,061,229 | |
-1 | -633,061,229 |
Now, we try dividing 633,061,229 by 3:
633,061,229 ÷ 3 = 211,020,409.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 211,020,409.6667 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 | 633,061,229 | |
-1 | -633,061,229 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
633,061,229 ÷ 4 = 158,265,307.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 158,265,307.25 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 | 633,061,229 | |
-1 | 633,061,229 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11,159 | 56,731 | 633,061,229 |
-1 | -11,159 | -56,731 | -633,061,229 |
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