144k views
5 votes
Write the sum of the numbers as a product of their GCF and another sum using the distributive property.42 + 36

Write the sum of the numbers as a product of their GCF and another sum using the distributive-example-1

1 Answer

5 votes

GCF = Greatest Common Factor

Therefore,

prime factor of 42


42\text{ = }2*3*7

prime factor of 36


36=2*2*3*3
As\text{ 2}*3=6,\text{ GCF=6}

Therefore,


42+36=6*7+6*6=6*(7+6)

User Alex Gartrell
by
5.4k points