Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 71,602,241?
A:
Positive:
1 x 7160224119 x 3768539
Negative:
-1 x -71602241-19 x -3768539
A:
Positive:
1 x 7160224119 x 3768539
Negative:
-1 x -71602241-19 x -3768539
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 71,602,241, 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 | 71,602,241 | |
-1 | -71,602,241 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 71,602,241.
Example:
1 x 71,602,241 = 71,602,241
and
-1 x -71,602,241 = 71,602,241
Notice both answers equal 71,602,241
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 71,602,241 and divide it by 2:
71,602,241 ÷ 2 = 35,801,120.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 35,801,120.5 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 | 71,602,241 | |
-1 | -71,602,241 |
Now, we try dividing 71,602,241 by 3:
71,602,241 ÷ 3 = 23,867,413.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 23,867,413.6667 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 | 71,602,241 | |
-1 | -71,602,241 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
71,602,241 ÷ 4 = 17,900,560.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 17,900,560.25 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 | 71,602,241 | |
-1 | 71,602,241 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 19 | 3,768,539 | 71,602,241 |
-1 | -19 | -3,768,539 | -71,602,241 |
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