Expand the linear expression: 3(4x + 3)
You have to take the 3 and multiply what ever is in the parenthasis so 34 is 12 but you cant mutliply x so its 12x and them 33 is 9 so your answer would be 12x+9
Solutions
1) Distribute
3×4x+3×3
2) Simplify 3×4x to 12x
12x+3×3
3) Simplify 3×3 to 9
12x+9
Answer = 12x+9