Question

Draw algebra tile models to prove that 4+8x and 4 (2x+1) are equivalent

Answer 1

1)Because if u add 8+4 which is 12 and u just leave the x with the 12 which is 12x which is ur answer.

2)if you multiply 4 and 2x or 4•2x which is 8x and you if u multiply 4 and 1 which is 4 and you are left with 8x+4 which is 12x.