Question

Explain how the Distributive Property can be used to expand the expression on the left side of the equation. 3(x + 4) = 36.

Answer 1

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Answer:

x=8

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Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, you divide by 3 from both sides of an equation.

$\frac{3(x+4)}{3}=\frac{36}{3}$

And then, you simplify. Then you can also divide by the numbers too.

$36/3=12$

$x+4=12$

Next, you subtract by 4 from both sides of an equation.

$x+4-4=12-4$

And finally, simplify and solve. You subtract by the numbers.

$12-4=8$

Final answer: → $x=8$

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Answer 2

Answer:

x= 8

Step-by-step explanation:

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