Which correctly shows how to use the GCF and the distributive property to find an expression equivalent to 24 + 16? * A.8(3 + 2) B.2(12 + 8) C.(2)(12) + (2)(8) D.8(4 + 2)

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VXp · Answer 1 · 2021-10-16T12:54:14+0000

Answer:

A. 8(3 + 2).

Explanation:

The GCF of 24 and 16 = 8.

24 / 8 = 3 and 16 / 8 = 2

so we have:

8(3 + 2).

Checking the result:

24 + 16 = 40.

8(3 + 2) = 8*3 + 8*2 = 24 + 16 = 40.