Question

Using the distributive property, an expression equivalent to 34 + 16 is 2 (17 + 8). 17 (2 + 8). 34 + (4) (4). (2) (17) + (4) (4).

Answer 1

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Answer:

  (a)  2 (17 + 8)

Step-by-step explanation:

The largest common factor is 2.

  34 +16 = 2·17 +2·8 = 2(17 +8)