Question

How can you express (9 + 36) as a multiple of a sum of whole numbers with no common factor?

A.) 1 × (9 + 36)
B.) 3 × (3 + 12)
C.) 6 × (3 + 6)
D.) 9 × (1 + 4)

Answer 1

Expression: = (9 + 36)

GCF of 9 and 36 is 9 so take it as a common factor:

(9 + 36)= 9(1 + 4)

In short, Your Answer would be: Option D

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