A:
Positive:
1 x 5419155 x 10838311 x 4926555 x 985359 x 9185167 x 3245295 x 1837649 x 835
Negative:
-1 x -541915-5 x -108383-11 x -49265-55 x -9853-59 x -9185-167 x -3245-295 x -1837-649 x -835
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 541,915, 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 | 541,915 | |
| -1 | -541,915 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 541,915.
Example:
1 x 541,915 = 541,915
and
-1 x -541,915 = 541,915
Notice both answers equal 541,915
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 541,915 and divide it by 2:
541,915 ÷ 2 = 270,957.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 270,957.5 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 | 541,915 | |
| -1 | -541,915 |
Now, we try dividing 541,915 by 3:
541,915 ÷ 3 = 180,638.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 180,638.3333 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 | 541,915 | |
| -1 | -541,915 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
541,915 ÷ 4 = 135,478.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 135,478.75 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 | 541,915 | |
| -1 | 541,915 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 55 | 59 | 167 | 295 | 649 | 835 | 1,837 | 3,245 | 9,185 | 9,853 | 49,265 | 108,383 | 541,915 |
| -1 | -5 | -11 | -55 | -59 | -167 | -295 | -649 | -835 | -1,837 | -3,245 | -9,185 | -9,853 | -49,265 | -108,383 | -541,915 |
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