Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

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)