Question

Write 32 + 24 as a product of two factors using the GCF and the distributive property. 32 + 24=? (?+?)

Answer 1

`\begin{gathered} 32\Rightarrow2*2*2*2*2 \\ 24\Rightarrow2*2*2*3 \\ \text{The GCF is }\Rightarrow2*2*2=8 \\ So,\text{ the distrbutive property} \\ 32+24 \\ \Rightarrow8*4+8*3 \\ \Rightarrow8(4+3) \end{gathered}`