Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 731,131,715?
A:
Positive:
1 x 7311317155 x 146226343
Negative:
-1 x -731131715-5 x -146226343
A:
Positive:
1 x 7311317155 x 146226343
Negative:
-1 x -731131715-5 x -146226343
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 731,131,715, 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 | 731,131,715 | |
-1 | -731,131,715 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 731,131,715.
Example:
1 x 731,131,715 = 731,131,715
and
-1 x -731,131,715 = 731,131,715
Notice both answers equal 731,131,715
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 731,131,715 and divide it by 2:
731,131,715 ÷ 2 = 365,565,857.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 365,565,857.5 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 | 731,131,715 | |
-1 | -731,131,715 |
Now, we try dividing 731,131,715 by 3:
731,131,715 ÷ 3 = 243,710,571.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 243,710,571.6667 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 | 731,131,715 | |
-1 | -731,131,715 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
731,131,715 ÷ 4 = 182,782,928.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 182,782,928.75 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 | 731,131,715 | |
-1 | 731,131,715 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 146,226,343 | 731,131,715 |
-1 | -5 | -146,226,343 | -731,131,715 |
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