Simplify 4x + 8x

Question

using the properties of operations.(1 point)
Responses

4x + 8
4 x plus 8

12x
12 x

4 + 8x
4 plus 8 x

12x2

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(4x + 8x\), you combine the like terms.

Since both terms have \(x\) as a factor, you can add the coefficients:

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

So, the simplified expression is \(12x\).

The correct response is:

12x