Question

What is 4(3+x) and how do I solve it

Answer 1

12+4x

Explanation:

4(3+x)

1️⃣Expand by distributing terms.

4*3+4x

2️⃣Simplify 4*3 to 12

12+4x

Answer: 12+4x

Done ✔

Answer 2

12 + 4x

Explanation:

To solve this you would have to use the distributive property.

The problem would basically go like this.

4 (3+x)

(Distribute)

(4x3) (4 x X)

4x3 = 12, 4 x x = 4x

So the answer would be 12 +4x

Hope this helps :)