Question

The prime factorization of 236

Answer 1

Answer:

22 x 591

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The prime factors are: 2 x 2 x 59

or Written in exponential form: 2^2 x 59^1

Step-by-step explanation:

236 ÷ 2 = 118 - No remainder! 2 is one of the factors

118 ÷ 2 = 59 - No remainder! 2 is one of the factors

59 ÷ 59 = 1 - No remainder! 59 is one of the factors

together we have the factors 2 x 2 x 59 = 236