What number can replace x to show the Distributive Property 7(2 + 4) = 14 + x?

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The Distributive Property states that for any numbers a, b, and c: a * (b + c) = a * b + a * c.

In this case, we have 7 * (2 + 4) = 14 + x.

To find the value of x, we need to apply the Distributive Property to the left side of the equation:

7 * (2 + 4) = 7 * 2 + 7 * 4
7 * 6 = 14 + x

42 = 14 + x

To find the value of x, we subtract 14 from both sides of the equation:

42 - 14 = 14 - 14 + x
28 = x

Therefore, the number that can replace x to show the Distributive Property is 28.