Simplify 4x + 8x

Question

using the properties of operations.(1 point)
Responses

4 + 8x
4 plus 8 x

12x
12 x

4x + 8
4 x plus 8

12x2

Answer 1

To simplify \( 4x + 8x \), you combine like terms. Since both terms involve \( x \), you add the coefficients:

\[ 4x + 8x = (4 + 8)x = 12x \]

So the simplified expression is:

12x