Question

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

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

Answer 1

d) 12x + 24.

Explanation:

3(4x+8)

= 3*4x + 3*8

= 12x + 24.

Answer 2

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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!

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