A:
Positive:
1 x 32635155 x 65270329 x 11253571 x 45965145 x 22507317 x 10295355 x 91931585 x 2059
Negative:
-1 x -3263515-5 x -652703-29 x -112535-71 x -45965-145 x -22507-317 x -10295-355 x -9193-1585 x -2059
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 3,263,515, 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 | 3,263,515 | |
| -1 | -3,263,515 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 3,263,515.
Example:
1 x 3,263,515 = 3,263,515
and
-1 x -3,263,515 = 3,263,515
Notice both answers equal 3,263,515
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 3,263,515 and divide it by 2:
3,263,515 ÷ 2 = 1,631,757.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 1,631,757.5 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 | 3,263,515 | |
| -1 | -3,263,515 |
Now, we try dividing 3,263,515 by 3:
3,263,515 ÷ 3 = 1,087,838.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 1,087,838.3333 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 | 3,263,515 | |
| -1 | -3,263,515 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
3,263,515 ÷ 4 = 815,878.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 815,878.75 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 | 3,263,515 | |
| -1 | 3,263,515 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 5 | 29 | 71 | 145 | 317 | 355 | 1,585 | 2,059 | 9,193 | 10,295 | 22,507 | 45,965 | 112,535 | 652,703 | 3,263,515 |
| -1 | -5 | -29 | -71 | -145 | -317 | -355 | -1,585 | -2,059 | -9,193 | -10,295 | -22,507 | -45,965 | -112,535 | -652,703 | -3,263,515 |
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