Question

complete the sentence.
? and? are a factor pair of 56.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall factor pairs

A factor pair of a number is two numbers that multiply to give that number. For 56, we find pairs of integers \(a\) and \(b\) such that \(a\times b = 56\).
Start with 1: \(1\times56 = 56\), so 1 and 56 is a pair.
Or 2: \(2\times28=56\), 2 and 28.
Or 4: \(4\times14 = 56\), 4 and 14.
Or 7: \(7\times8=56\), 7 and 8.

Step2: Choose a pair (e.g., 7 and 8)

We can pick one of these pairs. Let's take 7 and 8. \(7\times8 = 56\), so they form a factor pair.

Answer:

7 and 8 (or other valid pairs like 1 and 56, 2 and 28, 4 and 14)