Question

Jesse lists four factor pairs of 72 as 2 × 36
, 4 × 18
, 6 × 12
, and 8 × 9
. Which factor pair has a prime number?(1 point)
Responses

8 × 9
8 times 9

4 × 18
4 times 18

2 × 36
2 times 36

6 × 12

Answer 1

The factor pairs of 72 that Jesse listed are:

- 2 × 36
- 4 × 18
- 6 × 12
- 8 × 9

Out of these factor pairs, the only prime number is **2**, which is in the factor pair **2 × 36**.

So, the factor pair that includes a prime number is **2 × 36**.