Question

3(x + 4). Which expression below is equivalent by the Distributive Property?

3x+12
(3 + x) + 4
(x + 4) ⋅ 3
3x + 4

Answer 1

3x + 12

To distribute means to multiply the number outside the parenthesis to each number inside. For example:

3(x+ 4)

Is the same as

3(x) + 3(4)
Which is 3x + 12

I hope this Helps!

Answer 2

3(x + 4)
=3x + 12 .....Distributive Property

answer 3x+12 first one