Prime factorization of 3536

Prime factorization of 3536:

By prime factorization of 3536 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 3536 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 3536 by the smallest possible prime factor
3. We write down on the left side of the table the prime factor and next number to factorize on the ride side
4. We continue to factor in this fashion (we deal with odd numbers by trying small prime factors)
5. We continue until we reach 1 on the ride side of the table

3536
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1768
2	884
2	442
2	221
13	17
17	1

Prime factorization of 3536 = 1×2×2×2×2×13×17= $ 1 × 2^4 × 13 × 17 $