A:
Positive:
1 x 2389755 x 4779511 x 2172525 x 955955 x 434579 x 3025121 x 1975275 x 869395 x 605
Negative:
-1 x -238975-5 x -47795-11 x -21725-25 x -9559-55 x -4345-79 x -3025-121 x -1975-275 x -869-395 x -605
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 238,975, 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 | 238,975 | |
| -1 | -238,975 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 238,975.
Example:
1 x 238,975 = 238,975
and
-1 x -238,975 = 238,975
Notice both answers equal 238,975
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 238,975 and divide it by 2:
238,975 ÷ 2 = 119,487.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 119,487.5 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 | 238,975 | |
| -1 | -238,975 |
Now, we try dividing 238,975 by 3:
238,975 ÷ 3 = 79,658.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 79,658.3333 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 | 238,975 | |
| -1 | -238,975 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
238,975 ÷ 4 = 59,743.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 59,743.75 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 | 238,975 | |
| -1 | 238,975 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 55 | 79 | 121 | 275 | 395 | 605 | 869 | 1,975 | 3,025 | 4,345 | 9,559 | 21,725 | 47,795 | 238,975 |
| -1 | -5 | -11 | -25 | -55 | -79 | -121 | -275 | -395 | -605 | -869 | -1,975 | -3,025 | -4,345 | -9,559 | -21,725 | -47,795 | -238,975 |
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