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Use the distributive property to simplify 3(4x+8).

a) 7x + 8
b) 7x + 24
c) 12x + 8
d) 12x + 24

User Krdx
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Answer:

d) 12x + 24.

Explanation:

3(4x+8)

= 3*4x + 3*8

= 12x + 24.

User Peter Keller
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hello!

The Distributive Property states the following:-


\bigstar{\boxed{a(b+c)=ab+ac}}

So we distribute a by multiplying it times b & c.

Now, let's simplify the given expression:-


\bigstar{\boxed{3(4x+8)=12x+24}}

Hence, Option D) is correct!

note:-

Hope everything is clear; if you need any clarification/explanation, kindly let me know, and I will comment and/or edit my answer :)

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