Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 88,737,889?
A:
Positive:
1 x 887378897187 x 12347
Negative:
-1 x -88737889-7187 x -12347
A:
Positive:
1 x 887378897187 x 12347
Negative:
-1 x -88737889-7187 x -12347
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 88,737,889, 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 | 88,737,889 | |
-1 | -88,737,889 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 88,737,889.
Example:
1 x 88,737,889 = 88,737,889
and
-1 x -88,737,889 = 88,737,889
Notice both answers equal 88,737,889
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 88,737,889 and divide it by 2:
88,737,889 ÷ 2 = 44,368,944.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 44,368,944.5 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 | 88,737,889 | |
-1 | -88,737,889 |
Now, we try dividing 88,737,889 by 3:
88,737,889 ÷ 3 = 29,579,296.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 29,579,296.3333 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 | 88,737,889 | |
-1 | -88,737,889 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
88,737,889 ÷ 4 = 22,184,472.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 22,184,472.25 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 | 88,737,889 | |
-1 | 88,737,889 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 7,187 | 12,347 | 88,737,889 |
-1 | -7,187 | -12,347 | -88,737,889 |
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