A:
Positive:
1 x 987355 x 197477 x 1410513 x 759531 x 318535 x 282149 x 201565 x 151991 x 1085155 x 637217 x 455245 x 403
Negative:
-1 x -98735-5 x -19747-7 x -14105-13 x -7595-31 x -3185-35 x -2821-49 x -2015-65 x -1519-91 x -1085-155 x -637-217 x -455-245 x -403
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 98,735, 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 | 98,735 | |
| -1 | -98,735 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 98,735.
Example:
1 x 98,735 = 98,735
and
-1 x -98,735 = 98,735
Notice both answers equal 98,735
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 98,735 and divide it by 2:
98,735 ÷ 2 = 49,367.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 49,367.5 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 | 98,735 | |
| -1 | -98,735 |
Now, we try dividing 98,735 by 3:
98,735 ÷ 3 = 32,911.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 32,911.6667 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 | 98,735 | |
| -1 | -98,735 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
98,735 ÷ 4 = 24,683.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 24,683.75 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 | 98,735 | |
| -1 | 98,735 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
| 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 31 | 35 | 49 | 65 | 91 | 155 | 217 | 245 | 403 | 455 | 637 | 1,085 | 1,519 | 2,015 | 2,821 | 3,185 | 7,595 | 14,105 | 19,747 | 98,735 |
| -1 | -5 | -7 | -13 | -31 | -35 | -49 | -65 | -91 | -155 | -217 | -245 | -403 | -455 | -637 | -1,085 | -1,519 | -2,015 | -2,821 | -3,185 | -7,595 | -14,105 | -19,747 | -98,735 |
Here are some more numbers to try:
Try the factor calculator