Question

rewrite this expression by distributing the 3 to both terms inside the parenthesis.
□ (3)(x) + 3
□ (3 + x) + (3 + 6)
□ (3 · x) + (3 · 6)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall distributive property

The distributive property states $a(b+c) = a\cdot b + a\cdot c$. For the expression $3(x+6)$, we distribute 3 to both $x$ and 6.

Step2: Apply distributive property

Multiply 3 by each term inside the parentheses:
$3\cdot x + 3\cdot 6$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{(3 \cdot x) + (3 \cdot 6)}$