Question

4(a+3)=12+4a
A: -3
B: -1
C: No solution
D: All real numbers

Answer 1

Distribute the 4 on the left side, what do you get?

Answer 2

tbh: i dont really understand what this is , i need help but idk ?

Answer 3

Here's an example of distribution...
3(7 + k)

You just multiply 3 to each and every term in the parentheses.z..
= 21 + 3k

Answer 4

Answer is D, since there are infinite solutions

Answer 5

ah so 3x7 , & 3k ?

Answer 6

That's for the example, now, what about in your actual question,
4(a + 3) ?

Answer 7

7a ?

Answer 8

adding or multiplying it ?

Answer 9

multiply 4 to all the terms in the parentheses.

Answer 10

see what i mean im not getting it ? sorry if im wasting your time .

Answer 11

12a?

Answer 12

No

Answer 13

Okay, take a deep breath, and look closely: