Question

REWRITE THE EXPRESSION USING THE DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

12x+18

PLEASE TELL ME THE ANSWER AND EXPLAIN HOW YOU GOT YOUR ANSWER

Answer 1

find the GCF
In this case 6
then just see how many times to multiply 6 to get 12xband 18 then that S it
6(2x+3)

Answer 2

ab+ac=a(b+c)
a is a common factor
find the greatest common factor

12x+18
12x=2*2*3*x
18=2*3*3

GCF=2*3=6

12x+18=
6(2x)+6(3)=
6(2x+3)