Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 733,361,333?
A:
Positive:
1 x 733361333773 x 948721
Negative:
-1 x -733361333-773 x -948721
A:
Positive:
1 x 733361333773 x 948721
Negative:
-1 x -733361333-773 x -948721
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 733,361,333, 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 | 733,361,333 | |
-1 | -733,361,333 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 733,361,333.
Example:
1 x 733,361,333 = 733,361,333
and
-1 x -733,361,333 = 733,361,333
Notice both answers equal 733,361,333
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 733,361,333 and divide it by 2:
733,361,333 ÷ 2 = 366,680,666.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 366,680,666.5 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 | 733,361,333 | |
-1 | -733,361,333 |
Now, we try dividing 733,361,333 by 3:
733,361,333 ÷ 3 = 244,453,777.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 244,453,777.6667 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 | 733,361,333 | |
-1 | -733,361,333 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
733,361,333 ÷ 4 = 183,340,333.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 183,340,333.25 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 | 733,361,333 | |
-1 | 733,361,333 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 773 | 948,721 | 733,361,333 |
-1 | -773 | -948,721 | -733,361,333 |
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