Use the distributive property. 3(4x 9) = [? ]x + [ ]

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Jeffmayn · Answer 1 · 2023-04-03T01:18:22+0000

Hi, let me help you out!

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In order to simplify this expression, we need to use the Distributive Property:

$\longrightarrow\tt{a(b+c)=ab+ac}$

Where a, b, and c can be variables, constants, or a combination of the two.

Note: I'm unsure of whether or not you meant "3(4x+9)" or "3(4x-9)", but I am going to solve both.

$\tt{3(4x+9)}$

Multiply 3 times all the terms inside the parentheses:

$\tt{12x+27}$

$\tt{3(4x-9)}$

$\tt{12x-27}$

I hope it helps you! Have an awesome day!

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