Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 645,118,183?
A:
Positive:
1 x 645118183
Negative:
-1 x -645118183
A:
Positive:
1 x 645118183
Negative:
-1 x -645118183
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 645,118,183, 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 | 645,118,183 | |
-1 | -645,118,183 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 645,118,183.
Example:
1 x 645,118,183 = 645,118,183
and
-1 x -645,118,183 = 645,118,183
Notice both answers equal 645,118,183
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 645,118,183 and divide it by 2:
645,118,183 ÷ 2 = 322,559,091.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 322,559,091.5 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 | 645,118,183 | |
-1 | -645,118,183 |
Now, we try dividing 645,118,183 by 3:
645,118,183 ÷ 3 = 215,039,394.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 215,039,394.3333 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 | 645,118,183 | |
-1 | -645,118,183 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
645,118,183 ÷ 4 = 161,279,545.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 161,279,545.75 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 | 645,118,183 | |
-1 | 645,118,183 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 645,118,183 |
-1 | -645,118,183 |
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