Part 1: Explain, in complete sentences, how to use the distributive property to simplify the expression below.

3(4 + x)

Part 2: Write the simplified expression.

Question

Part 1: Explain, in complete sentences, how to use the distributive property to simplify the expression below.

3(4 + x)

Part 2: Write the simplified expression.

mysesshou · Answer

The 3 is multiplied by the contents in the parentheses. The 3 is multiplied to each term within the parentheses.  This gives 3 times 4 and also 3 times x. 
3*(4+x)
=3*4 + 3*x
=12 + 3x

anonymous · Answer

okai the word part is part one ritee? and the numberics is part two

mysesshou · Answer

yes, that would fit what they ask

this part here
3*(4+x)
=3*4 + 3*x
=12 + 3x
is the process to arrive at the simplified expression. 

the simplified expression is 12+3x

mysesshou · Answer

You may want to put the sentences into your own words so it shows that you understand it.