Question

Explain how the Distributive Property can be used to expand the expression on the left side of the equation. 3(x + 4) = 36.

Answer 1

x= 8

Explanation:

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Answer 2

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Answer:

x=8

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Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, you divide by 3 from both sides of an equation.

`(3(x+4))/(3)=(36)/(3)`

And then, you simplify. Then you can also divide by the numbers too.

`36/3=12`

`x+4=12`

Next, you subtract by 4 from both sides of an equation.

`x+4-4=12-4`

And finally, simplify and solve. You subtract by the numbers.

`12-4=8`

Final answer: →
`x=8`

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