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Show how to simplify this problem using the distributive property.
4(12 + 6)

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Answer is 72.

(4*12)(4*6)

48+24=72
User Austin Poulson
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Hey there!

4(12 + 6)

4(12) + 4(6)

4(12) = 48

4(6) = 24

48 + 24 = ?

48 + 24 = 72

Answer: 72 ☑️

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