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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Esther Walker

17 May, 20:13

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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Marsh · Answer 1

A. 8 (3 + 2).

Step-by-step 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.

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)

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)