Question

Which expression is equivalent to 27 + 45?

8(3 + 6)
8(19 + 37)
9(3 + 5)
9(18 + 36)

Answer 1

9 (3 + 5) is the answer.

Answer 2

9 (3 + 5)

Explanation:

The given expression is 27 + 45

We can write both terms in factored form as

9×3 + 9×5

Now, since 9 is in both the factors. Hence, we can factored out 9

Factored out 9, we get

9 (3 + 5)

Therefore, the equivalent expression for 27 + 45 is 9 (3 + 5)