Question

How the Distributive Property can be used to solve the equation.
3(x + 4) = 36.

Answer 1

3(x+4)=36

You would multiply 3 times x and 4

3x+12=36

Subtract 12 from both sides

3x=24

x=8

Explanation:

Answer 2

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how to solve
`\textsc{3(x+4)=36}`

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First of all, multiply the number before the parentheses by the expression inside the parentheses:-

`\bigstar\sc{3* x*4}`

Which equals

`\bigstar\textsc{3x+12}`

So the equation is:-

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`\textsc{3x+12=36}` Subtract 12 on both sides:-

`\textit{3x=24}` Next, divide by 3 on both sides:-

`\textit{x=8}\Huge\checkmark`

Good luck with your studies.

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