Question

Use the distributive property to create an equivalent expression to 54 + 18x

Answer 1

18 (3) + 18 (X) = 18 (3+X)

Explanation:

AB + AC = A ( B + B )

A is the common factor

Factor to find common factor

54 = 2 * 3 * 3 * 3

18 = 2 * 3 * 3 * x

greatest common factor (GCF) = 2 * 3 * 3 = 18

18 (3) + 18 (X) = 18 (3+X)

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