Question

2(x+12) use the distributive property to simplify the expression

Answer 1

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Answer:

2x+24

*the answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

Lesson: Distributive Property

Distributive property: →
`a(b+c)=ab+ac`

First, you multiply by the numbers from left too right.

`2*12=24`

`2x+24`

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Answer 2

2x+24

Explanation:

2(x+12)

distribute

2*x+2*12

2x+24