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Distribute property to simplify 4(3x+2)

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Here is the equation:


4(3x+2)

Since 4 is next to the parentheses, you have to multiply everything in the parentheses by 4.

First multiply 3x by 4:


3x * 4 = 12x

Now multiply 2 by 4:


4 * 2 = 8

Now add them together:


12x+8 = 12x +8

Your answer is 12x + 8

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