Question

Which of the following are factor pairs for 72? You will select two.

2 x 36
3 x 18
6 x 12
8 x 8

Answer 1

The two factor pairs for 72 are the following:

• 2 × 36
• 6 × 12

Explanation:

Of you take the answer to each equation only these two equal 72, leaving them as factors.

3 × 18 is equal to 54

8 × 8 is equal to 65

Which leaves them being the wrong answer

Answer 2

2 x 36 and 6 x 12 are factors of 72