Question

4(x + 2) represents the area of the rectangle above. Which expression below is equivalent by the Distributive Property?

A. (x + 2) ⋅ 4
B. 4x + 8
C. (4 + x) + 2
D. 4x + 2

Answer 1

the answer would have to be (B)

4x + 8

Answer 2

We know, distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
4(x + 2) = 4x + 8

In short, Your Answer would be Option B

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