3(x + 4) represents the area of the rectangle above. Which expression below is equivalent by the Distributive Property?

A. 3x+12
B. (3 + x) + 4
C. (x + 4) ⋅ 3
D. 3x + 4

Question

3(x + 4) represents the area of the rectangle above. Which expression below is equivalent by the Distributive Property?

A. 3x+12
B. (3 + x) + 4
C. (x + 4) ⋅ 3
D. 3x + 4

monkeyagf · Answer

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aveline · Answer

Which do you think it is?

monkeyagf · Answer

idk, b? i didnt really understand it

monkeyagf · Answer

or c

aveline · Answer

Understanding the distributive property is essential to this question
a(b+c)=ab+ac
Therefore, 3(x+4)=3x+12

mathmale · Answer

Agreed.  This is the Distributive Property of Multiplication.

monkeyagf · Answer

thanks

monkeyagf · Answer

why is my question closed now? @mathmale

mathmale · Answer

Other moderators and I generally close questions after a solution has been found.  It's a housekeeping matter.  You typed "thanks," which indicated that you were satisfied with the answer you got, and the explanation by the other person was correct.

monkeyagf · Answer

ok