Question

Apply the distributive property to factor out the gcf of 35+14

Answer 1

7(5 +2)

Explanation:

From our knowledge of times tables, we know that ...

35 = 5·7

14 = 2·7

so the greatest common factor of 35 and 14 is 7. Factoring that out, we have ...

35 +14 = 7(5 +2)