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Write the sum of the numbers as a product of their GCF and another sum using the distributive property.42 + 36
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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
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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)

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