A:
Positive:
1 x 2210311117 x 130018359 x 3746291003 x 22037
Negative:
-1 x -22103111-17 x -1300183-59 x -374629-1003 x -22037
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 22,103,111, 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 | 22,103,111 | |
| -1 | -22,103,111 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 22,103,111.
Example:
1 x 22,103,111 = 22,103,111
and
-1 x -22,103,111 = 22,103,111
Notice both answers equal 22,103,111
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 22,103,111 and divide it by 2:
22,103,111 ÷ 2 = 11,051,555.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 11,051,555.5 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 | 22,103,111 | |
| -1 | -22,103,111 |
Now, we try dividing 22,103,111 by 3:
22,103,111 ÷ 3 = 7,367,703.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 7,367,703.6667 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 | 22,103,111 | |
| -1 | -22,103,111 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
22,103,111 ÷ 4 = 5,525,777.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 5,525,777.75 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 | 22,103,111 | |
| -1 | 22,103,111 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 17 | 59 | 1,003 | 22,037 | 374,629 | 1,300,183 | 22,103,111 |
| -1 | -17 | -59 | -1,003 | -22,037 | -374,629 | -1,300,183 | -22,103,111 |
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