Question

Using the greatest common factor for the terms, how can you write 56 + 32 as a product?

A) 4(14 + 8)
B) 7(4 + 8)
C) 8(7 + 4)
D) 14(4 + 2)

PLZ HELP

Answer 1

8(7+4) (C.)

Explanation:

What is the biggest number that goes into 56 and 32?

8!

So then you have to divide both numbers by 8 like so:

`56/8 + 32/8`

and put the 8 on the outside...

8(7+4)