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:

First find the greatest number that can go into 56 and 32:

8!

Then we can see if C. works because it is the only one with an 8 out in front:

`8*7=56`

and...

`8*4=32`

So C. is the right answer!