Find the Possible Factors 12

Problem

12

Solution

1. Identify the number for which factors need to be found, which is 12

2. List all pairs of positive integers that, when multiplied together, result in the product 12

3. Test divisors starting from 1 1×12=12 2×6=12 and 3×4=12

4. Include the negative counterparts of these integers, as the product of two negative numbers is also positive.

5. Combine all unique integers from these pairs to form the complete set of factors.

Final Answer

Factors of *12=±1,±2,±3,±4,±6,±12

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