Prime factorization of 4988

Prime factorization of 4988:

By prime factorization of 4988 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 4988 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 4988 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

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

Prime factorization of 4988 = 1×2×2×29×43= $ 1 × 2^2 × 29 × 43 $