Q. Which expression shows a way to factor 55+33?Choices:(A) 5(11+7)(B) 11(5+3)(C) 3(18+11)(D) 15(3+2)
Identify GCF: Identify the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 55 and 33.Calculation: Factors of 55 are 1, 5, 11, 55. Factors of 33 are 1, 3, 11, 33. The GCF is 11.
Express using GCF: Express 55+33 using the GCF.Calculation: 55+33=11×5+11×3=11(5+3).
Match with choices: Match the expression with the choices given.Calculation: The expression 11(5+3) matches choice (B).
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