32 + 24 = 55 ( + ) Write 32 + 23 as a product of the two factors using the GCF and the distributive property.

The right presentation of the question is:

(a) Write 32 + 24 as a product of the two factors using the GCF and the distributive property.

(b) Write 32 + 23 as a product of the two factors using the GCF and the distributive property.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solving (a):

First, we take the GCF of 32 and 24

Take common factors:

So, we factorize 32 and 24 using 8.

The expression becomes:

Simplify the expression in bracket

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Solving (b):

32 and 23 do not have a common factor, so we have to start by writing 32 as 30 + 2

Add 2 to 23

Take the GCF of 30 and 25

Take common factors:

So, we factorize 30 and 25 using 5.

Simplify the expression in bracket

Remove bracket

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