Write \( 16+32 \) as a product of two factors using the GC and the distributive property. \( 16+32=? \)

To solve \( 16 + 32 \) using the greatest common factor (GCF) and the distributive property, we first identify the GCF of 16 and 32, which is 16. We can then factor out the GCF. So we rewrite the expression: \( 16 + 32 = 16 \cdot 1 + 16 \cdot 2 = 16(1 + 2) \). Now, simplifying the parentheses gives us: \( 16(1 + 2) = 16 \cdot 3 = 48 \). Therefore, \( 16 + 32 = 48 \) can be expressed as \( 16(1 + 2) \).