Question

which expression is equivalent to 4(3a + 8) + 3? 35a + 12 12a + 11 12a + 35 3a + 35

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$4(3a + 8) = 4\times3a + 4\times8 = 12a + 32$

Step2: Add the constant term

$12a + 32 + 3 = 12a + 35$

Answer:

12a + 35