Question

Using the distributive property, write two expressions equivalent to 35 + 28. (hint find the GCF of the numbers, then write expressions)

Answer 1

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Answer:

• 7(5+4)
• 7(9)

Explanation:

The greatest common factor of the two numbers is 7, so we can factor that from the sum:

35 +28 = 7(5 +4) = 7(9)