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Simplifying 4(x+2)4(x + 2) Using the Distributive Property

Applying the Distributive Property to an expression like 4(x+2)4(x + 2) involves multiplying the outer factor by every term within the parentheses. By multiplying 44 by xx and then 44 by 22, the expression expands to 4x+84x + 8. This method removes the parentheses and leaves a simplified binomial.

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