Question

What value correctly fills in the blank so that the expressions are equivalent?

32 + 72 = blank x (4 + 9)

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

8*4 is 32 8*9 is 72

so, it is 8

since it is distributive property 8(4+9)

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

1) simplify the equation

32+72=104

104=4x+9x (distibute the "x")

104=13x

x=8

hence the "blank" is 8