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

Mathematics

1 answer:

Nadya [2.5K]3 years ago

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Distributive property is basically expanding brackets.

So if you take 3(x + 4) = 36 and remove the brackets (so multiplying out the 3), you get:

3x + 12 = 36

And from there you simplify :)

3x + 12 = 36

3x = 24

x = 8

Distributive property was used to multiply the 3 through the brackets, thus making the equation easier to solve I guess

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