Question

Factor 35+60. Write your answer in the form a(b+c) where a is the GCF of 35 and 60

Answer 1

= 5(7+12)

Explanation:

Factors of 35: 1, 5, 7, 35

Factors of 60: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60

The greatest common factor of 35 and 60 is 5. That's the "a" in the equation a(b+c)

So 35+60

= 5*7 + 5*12

= 5(7+12)