Question

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Which correctly shows how to use the GCF and the distributive property to find an expression equivalent to 45 + 72?

3(15 + 24)
9(5 + 8)
(5)(9) + (2)(36)
(3)(15) + (8)(9)

Answer 1

45 + 72......GCF is 9

(9 * 5) + (9 * 8) = 9(5 + 8)