Question

Use the GCF and the distributive property to find the expression that is

equivalent to 36 + 48.

A. 6(6 + 8)
B. 12(3+4)
c. 2(18+ 24)
D. 4(9+12)

Answer 1

b

Explanation:

work backwards on each answer and you see 12 is the greatest number that when distributed to 3 and 4 still adds up to 36 and 48.