Simplify using the distributive property:

3 (x+2) =

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Mathematics

Ellis Burton

4 September, 04:55

Simplify using the distributive property:

3 (x+2) =

+3

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Jack Mckay · Answer 1

3x + 6

Step-by-step explanation:

To distribute, multiply 3 to all terms in the parenthesis.

3 · x = 3x

3 · 2 = 6

So, because there is a plus sign in the parenthesis, you add the terms.

So, the answer is 3x + 6.

Lara Watson · Answer 2

3x+6

Step-by-step explanation:

first you distribute (multiply) the 3 on the outside times x and it becomes 3x next distribute (multiply) 3 times 2 and it becomes a six and that's how you get your answer 3x+6

Simplify using the distributive property:3 (x+2) =

Simplify using the distributive property:

3 (x+2) =