Question

Write each number as a product using the GCF as a​ factor, and apply the Distributive Property.
38+57

Answer 1

The distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Factors of 38: 1, 2, 19, 38

Factors of 57: 1, 3, 19, 57

GCF(38, 57) = 19

38 + 57 = 19 · 2 + 19 · 3 = 19(2 + 3)