factorpairs
nounUK /ˈfæk.tə peəz/
US /ˈfæk.tɚ perz/
Factor pairs are two numbers that multiply together to make another number.
The factor pairs of 12 are 1 and 12, 2 and 6, and 3 and 4.
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2. Pairs of whole numbers whose product equals a given number, used when listing all factors.
We listed every factor pair of 24 on the board.
3. In algebra, pairs of expressions that multiply to give a polynomial.
The factor pairs of x² − 1 are (x − 1) and (x + 1).
4. A teaching tool for showing how numbers break apart into equal groups.
The teacher used factor pairs to help us understand arrays.