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Simplify:

3x(2x + 4y)

A. 6x + 12xy
B. 6x2 + 12y
C. 6x2 + 12xy
D. 3x + 6x2 + 12xy

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Answer:

C. 6x² + 12xy

Explanation:

Distribute the 3x to both terms in the parenthesis by multiplying them together...

3x(2x) + 3x(4y)

6x² + 12xy