Use distributive property to solve this problem 3 (x+4) = 36

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Lizeth Lozano

17 May, 02:44

Use distributive property to solve this problem 3 (x+4) = 36

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Spears · Answer 1

x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

3 (x+4) = 36

Divide each side by 3

3/3 (x+4) = 36/3

x+4 = 12

Subtract 4 from each side

x+4-4 = 12-4

x = 8

Marlee Harvey · Answer 2

Distributive property example: A (B + C) = AB + AC

Simplify the equation:

3 (x + 4) = 36

(3 * x) + (3 * 4) = 36

3x + 12 = 36

Now, solve for x:

3x + 12 - 12 = 36 - 12

3x = 24

3x/3 = 24/3

x = 8

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