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Đ) Write 28 + 24 as a product of two factors using the GCF and the distributive property. 28 + 24 = ? (?+?)​

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GCF of 28 and 24: 4

We will divide the expression by 4 first:

28/4+24/4 = 7+6

Remember, we are trying to create an equivalent expression, so we will need to include the GCF in front of the parentheses, so it can distribute into (7+6):

Answer: 4(7+6)
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