Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 777,432,317?
A:
Positive:
1 x 777432317
Negative:
-1 x -777432317
A:
Positive:
1 x 777432317
Negative:
-1 x -777432317
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 777,432,317, 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 | 777,432,317 | |
-1 | -777,432,317 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 777,432,317.
Example:
1 x 777,432,317 = 777,432,317
and
-1 x -777,432,317 = 777,432,317
Notice both answers equal 777,432,317
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 777,432,317 and divide it by 2:
777,432,317 ÷ 2 = 388,716,158.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 388,716,158.5 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 | 777,432,317 | |
-1 | -777,432,317 |
Now, we try dividing 777,432,317 by 3:
777,432,317 ÷ 3 = 259,144,105.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 259,144,105.6667 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 | 777,432,317 | |
-1 | -777,432,317 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
777,432,317 ÷ 4 = 194,358,079.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 194,358,079.25 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 | 777,432,317 | |
-1 | 777,432,317 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 777,432,317 |
-1 | -777,432,317 |
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