To rewrite the addition problem so that the numbers left in the parentheses have no common factor except 1, we need to factor out the greatest common factor from the numbers 48 and 36. The GCF of 48 and 36 is 12.
So, by applying the distributive property, we can rewrite (48 + 36) as 12(4 + 3).
Therefore, the equivalent expression that has numbers in the parentheses whose only common factor is 1 is C. 12(4 + 3).
Byron wants to use the distributive property to rewrite the addition problem shown so that the numbers left in the parentheses have no common factor except 1.
(48 + 36)
Which is an equivalent expression that has numbers in the parentheses whose only common factor is 1?
A.
4(12 + 9)
B.
2(24 + 18)
C.
12(4 + 3)
D.
36(12 + 1)
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