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Which is the correct example of the distributive property?

a, 1/2(6x+12)
6x+6
b, 1/2(6x+12)
3x+6
c, 1/2(6x+12)
12x+24
d, 1/2(6x+12
3x+12

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Answer: B. 1/2 (6x + 12) = 3x + 6

Explanation:

= 1/2 (6x + 12)

= 1/2(6x) + 1/2(12)

= 6x/2 + 12/2

= 3x + 6

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