Prime factorization of 9976

Prime factorization of 9976:

By prime factorization of 9976 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 9976 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 9976 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

9976
prime factors	number to factorize
2	4988
2	2494
2	1247
29	43
43	1

Prime factorization of 9976 = 1×2×2×2×29×43= $ 1 × 2^3 × 29 × 43 $