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Which expression is equivalent to 3(x + 4y)?

A.) 6x + 16y
B.) 3x + 12y
C.) 8x + 24y
D.) x + 4y

User Sotos
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According to Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + bc

So, 3(x + 4y) = 3x + 12y

In short, Your Answer would be: Option B

Hope this helps!
User Neil Mayhew
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3(x + 4y) = 3x + 12y, So your answer is 3x + 12y
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