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Rewrite the expression 3(12+6) using the distributive property of multiplication over addition.

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Answer:

The answer is 3x12 + 3x6

Explanation:

You have to multiply each number inside the brackets by the number outside the brackets

3(12+6)

= 3x12 + 3x6

= 36 + 18

= 54

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