Simplify 4x + 8x

using the properties of operations.(1 point)
Responses

4x + 8
4 x plus 8

4 + 8x
4 plus 8 x

12x
12 x

12x^2

1 answer

The expression \(4x + 8x\) can be simplified by combining like terms.

Combine the coefficients of \(x\):

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

So, the simplified expression is:

12x