Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 707,618,807?
A:
Positive:
1 x 7076188077 x 101088401
Negative:
-1 x -707618807-7 x -101088401
A:
Positive:
1 x 7076188077 x 101088401
Negative:
-1 x -707618807-7 x -101088401
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 707,618,807, 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 | 707,618,807 | |
-1 | -707,618,807 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 707,618,807.
Example:
1 x 707,618,807 = 707,618,807
and
-1 x -707,618,807 = 707,618,807
Notice both answers equal 707,618,807
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 707,618,807 and divide it by 2:
707,618,807 ÷ 2 = 353,809,403.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 353,809,403.5 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 | 707,618,807 | |
-1 | -707,618,807 |
Now, we try dividing 707,618,807 by 3:
707,618,807 ÷ 3 = 235,872,935.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 235,872,935.6667 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 | 707,618,807 | |
-1 | -707,618,807 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
707,618,807 ÷ 4 = 176,904,701.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 176,904,701.75 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 | 707,618,807 | |
-1 | 707,618,807 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7 | 101,088,401 | 707,618,807 |
-1 | -7 | -101,088,401 | -707,618,807 |
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