Question

Chose the step below that correctly uses the distributive property to begin solving the equation:

3(x + 1) + 6 = 33
A. 3x+1+6= 33
B. 3x + 7 = 33
C. x+1+2= 11
D. 3x + 3+ 6 = 33

Answer 1

D. 3x + 3 + 6 = 33

Explanation:

3(x +1) + 6 = 3

multiply 3 by everything in the parenthesis

3(x) + 3(1) + 6 = 33

3x + 3 + 6 = 33

I hope this helps!