can you anwser this question for me okay the problem is x+4(x+3)

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i would say 2x+7 or 7+2x
x+4(x+3)
= x + 4x + 12
= 5x + 12
x + 4 (x + 3)

This is not a FOIL situation.

You must first clear the parentheses.

4 times x = 4x

4 times 3 = 12

We now have:

x + 4x + 12

Combine like terms is our next step.

x + 4x = 5x

Final answer:

5x + 12

Done!