Distributive property is basically expanding brackets.
So if you take 3(x + 4) = 36 and remove the brackets (so multiplying out the 3), you get:
3x + 12 = 36
And from there you simplify :)
3x + 12 = 36
3x = 24
x = 8
Distributive property was used to multiply the 3 through the brackets, thus making the equation easier to solve I guess
Answer:
Multiply each term inside the parentheses by 3, then use inverse operations to solve.
I had this question on a test and it was correct!
