A:
Positive:
1 x 794755 x 1589511 x 722517 x 467525 x 317955 x 144585 x 935187 x 425275 x 289
Negative:
-1 x -79475-5 x -15895-11 x -7225-17 x -4675-25 x -3179-55 x -1445-85 x -935-187 x -425-275 x -289
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 79,475, 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 | 79,475 | |
| -1 | -79,475 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 79,475.
Example:
1 x 79,475 = 79,475
and
-1 x -79,475 = 79,475
Notice both answers equal 79,475
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 79,475 and divide it by 2:
79,475 ÷ 2 = 39,737.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 39,737.5 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 | 79,475 | |
| -1 | -79,475 |
Now, we try dividing 79,475 by 3:
79,475 ÷ 3 = 26,491.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 26,491.6667 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 | 79,475 | |
| -1 | -79,475 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
79,475 ÷ 4 = 19,868.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 19,868.75 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 | 79,475 | |
| -1 | 79,475 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 55 | 85 | 187 | 275 | 289 | 425 | 935 | 1,445 | 3,179 | 4,675 | 7,225 | 15,895 | 79,475 |
| -1 | -5 | -11 | -17 | -25 | -55 | -85 | -187 | -275 | -289 | -425 | -935 | -1,445 | -3,179 | -4,675 | -7,225 | -15,895 | -79,475 |
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