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Simplify.3(x + 4)12 x3 x + 127x3(x+4)

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We need to apply "Distributive Property" in order to get rid of the grouping symbols in the algebraic expression.

Such means to multiply 3 by each of the terms inside the parenthesis. That is:

3 times x and then 3 time 4:

3 times x remains as "3 x" since we don't know the value of "x", and 3 times 4 becomes 12:

3 (x+4) = 3 x + 12

Which seems to be the second option you listed.

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