36+42=6 (6+?) what unknown number makes. the equation true?

36+42=6 (6+7)

Step-by-step explanation:

6x6 is 36 and 6 times 7 is 42.

The distributive property makes this equation true.

Multiply the term outside of the parentheses by each term in the parentheses and then add both terms. In this case the terms are 36 and 42.