Question

What does 3(x + 4) equal​

Answer 1

3x+12

Explanation:

distribute the 3 to each of the components in the parenthesis

so 3(x) = 3x and 3(4)=12 so 3(x+4)=3x+12

Answer 2

3x+12

Explanation:

3(x+4)

=(3)(x+4)

=(3)(x)+(3)(4)

=3x+12