Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 68,425,079?
A:
Positive:
1 x 684250791093 x 62603
Negative:
-1 x -68425079-1093 x -62603
A:
Positive:
1 x 684250791093 x 62603
Negative:
-1 x -68425079-1093 x -62603
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 68,425,079, 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 | 68,425,079 | |
-1 | -68,425,079 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 68,425,079.
Example:
1 x 68,425,079 = 68,425,079
and
-1 x -68,425,079 = 68,425,079
Notice both answers equal 68,425,079
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 68,425,079 and divide it by 2:
68,425,079 ÷ 2 = 34,212,539.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 34,212,539.5 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 | 68,425,079 | |
-1 | -68,425,079 |
Now, we try dividing 68,425,079 by 3:
68,425,079 ÷ 3 = 22,808,359.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 22,808,359.6667 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 | 68,425,079 | |
-1 | -68,425,079 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
68,425,079 ÷ 4 = 17,106,269.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 17,106,269.75 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 | 68,425,079 | |
-1 | 68,425,079 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 1,093 | 62,603 | 68,425,079 |
-1 | -1,093 | -62,603 | -68,425,079 |
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