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Expand 3(x+4) i dont understand it

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3x+12 "Expanding" means removing the ( )

Explanation:

User Sidyll
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In order to solve this question you will have to apply the distributive law and then multiply the numbers in order to receive your answer.


3(x+4)


DL = a(b+c)=ab+ac


= 3x+3* 4


3 * 4 = 12


=3x+12

Which would mean your answer is "3x+12."

Hope this helps.

User Vivek Pradhan
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