Question

How do you simplify `12 + 3(4 + x)`?

Answer 1

`= 3x + 24`

Explanation:

`12 + 3 ( 4 + x )`

`= 12 + 3 * ( 4) + 3 * (x )`

`= 12 + 12 + 3x`

grouping like terms:

`= 24 + 3x`

`= 3x + 24`