Question

Which expression uses the GCF and the distributive property to rewrite the sum 42 +72?

A. 6(7 +12)
B. 7(6 + 9)
C. 12(3+6)
D2(40+70)

Answer 1

A. 6(7 +12)

You need to add the numbers in the parenthisis. Then, multiply 6 with the number.

Answer 2

Your answer is A, 6x7 is 42 and 6 x 12 is 72