Question

use the area model to find $8 \times 26$. step 1: use place value to break apart the factor 26 into tens and ones. $26 = \boxed{?} + \boxed{?}$

Explanation:

Step1: Break 26 by place value

$26 = 20 + 6$

Step2: Calculate partial products

$8 \times 20 = 160$, $8 \times 6 = 48$

Step3: Sum partial products

$160 + 48 = 208$

Answer:

For the blanks: $20$ and $6$
Final product: $208$