Consider the sum 36+45. use the distributive property to rewrite the sum as the product of a whole number other than 1 and a sum of two whole numbers.

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26 June, 02:52

Consider the sum 36+45. use the distributive property to rewrite the sum as the product of a whole number other than 1 and a sum of two whole numbers.

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Julissa Church · Answer 1

9 (4 + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

there is a common factor of 9 in both 36 and 45

9*4 = 36

9*5 = 45

by factoring 9 out of both 36 and 45, we get 9 (4 + 5)