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A rectangle with width of 4. There is a vertical line that splits rectangle into two sections with different lengths. One length is x the other is 2.

4(x + 2) represents the area of the rectangle above. Which expression below is equivalent by the Distributive Property?

(x + 2) ⋅ 4
4x + 8
(4 + x) + 2
4x + 2

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Answer:

By the distributive property, 4(x+2) is equal to 4x + 8.

Explanation:

thats it

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By the distributive property, 4(x+2) is equal to 4x + 8.

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