Question

What is 3(x + 4) = x + 2(x+6)

Please explain

Answer 1

3(x + 4)

Distributive property

= 3(x) + 3(4)

= 2x + 12

x + 2(x+6)

Distributive property

= x + 2(x) + 2(6)

= x + 2x + 12

Combine like terms

= 3x + 12

So

3(x + 4) = x + 2(x+6) = 3x + 12

Answer: 3x + 12