Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 743,086,033?
A:
Positive:
1 x 7430860331031 x 720743
Negative:
-1 x -743086033-1031 x -720743
A:
Positive:
1 x 7430860331031 x 720743
Negative:
-1 x -743086033-1031 x -720743
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 743,086,033, 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 | 743,086,033 | |
-1 | -743,086,033 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 743,086,033.
Example:
1 x 743,086,033 = 743,086,033
and
-1 x -743,086,033 = 743,086,033
Notice both answers equal 743,086,033
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 743,086,033 and divide it by 2:
743,086,033 ÷ 2 = 371,543,016.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 371,543,016.5 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 | 743,086,033 | |
-1 | -743,086,033 |
Now, we try dividing 743,086,033 by 3:
743,086,033 ÷ 3 = 247,695,344.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 247,695,344.3333 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 | 743,086,033 | |
-1 | -743,086,033 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
743,086,033 ÷ 4 = 185,771,508.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 185,771,508.25 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 | 743,086,033 | |
-1 | 743,086,033 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 1,031 | 720,743 | 743,086,033 |
-1 | -1,031 | -720,743 | -743,086,033 |
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