Simplify 4x + 8x

4
𝑥

+

8
𝑥
using the properties of operations.(1 point)
Responses

4 + 8x
4

+

8
𝑥
4 plus 8 x

12x
12
𝑥
12 x

4x + 8
4
𝑥

+

8
4 x plus 8

12x2

1 answer

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

  1. Add the coefficients of \( x \): \[ 4 + 8 = 12 \]

  2. Therefore, you get: \[ 12x \]

The correct response is 12x.