A:
Positive:
1 x 32842155 x 65684311 x 29856555 x 59713211 x 15565283 x 116051055 x 31131415 x 2321
Negative:
-1 x -3284215-5 x -656843-11 x -298565-55 x -59713-211 x -15565-283 x -11605-1055 x -3113-1415 x -2321
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 3,284,215, 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 | 3,284,215 | |
| -1 | -3,284,215 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 3,284,215.
Example:
1 x 3,284,215 = 3,284,215
and
-1 x -3,284,215 = 3,284,215
Notice both answers equal 3,284,215
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 3,284,215 and divide it by 2:
3,284,215 ÷ 2 = 1,642,107.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 1,642,107.5 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 | 3,284,215 | |
| -1 | -3,284,215 |
Now, we try dividing 3,284,215 by 3:
3,284,215 ÷ 3 = 1,094,738.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 1,094,738.3333 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 | 3,284,215 | |
| -1 | -3,284,215 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
3,284,215 ÷ 4 = 821,053.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 821,053.75 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 | 3,284,215 | |
| -1 | 3,284,215 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 55 | 211 | 283 | 1,055 | 1,415 | 2,321 | 3,113 | 11,605 | 15,565 | 59,713 | 298,565 | 656,843 | 3,284,215 |
| -1 | -5 | -11 | -55 | -211 | -283 | -1,055 | -1,415 | -2,321 | -3,113 | -11,605 | -15,565 | -59,713 | -298,565 | -656,843 | -3,284,215 |
Here are some more numbers to try:
Try the factor calculator