Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 68,307,637?
A:
Positive:
1 x 683076372011 x 33967
Negative:
-1 x -68307637-2011 x -33967
A:
Positive:
1 x 683076372011 x 33967
Negative:
-1 x -68307637-2011 x -33967
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 68,307,637, 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 | 68,307,637 | |
-1 | -68,307,637 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 68,307,637.
Example:
1 x 68,307,637 = 68,307,637
and
-1 x -68,307,637 = 68,307,637
Notice both answers equal 68,307,637
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 68,307,637 and divide it by 2:
68,307,637 ÷ 2 = 34,153,818.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 34,153,818.5 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 | 68,307,637 | |
-1 | -68,307,637 |
Now, we try dividing 68,307,637 by 3:
68,307,637 ÷ 3 = 22,769,212.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 22,769,212.3333 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 | 68,307,637 | |
-1 | -68,307,637 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
68,307,637 ÷ 4 = 17,076,909.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 17,076,909.25 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 | 68,307,637 | |
-1 | 68,307,637 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 2,011 | 33,967 | 68,307,637 |
-1 | -2,011 | -33,967 | -68,307,637 |
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