Q43. - Algebra 1

Question

Rewrite each expression using the distributive property. Then simplify.

$3\left(x+2\right)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The simplified expression is $3x+6$.

Step 1. Distributive property.

If $a,b$ and $c$ are three real numbers then $a·\left(b+c\right)=a·b+a·c$

Step 2. Application of distribution property.

$3\left(x+2\right)=3·x+3·2 \left[\mathrm{By} \mathrm{Distributive} \mathrm{property}\right]$

Step 3. Simplifying the expression.

$3·x+3·2=3x+6$