Which of the following best describes the expression 12(x + 3)?

the product of a constant factor 12 and a 2-term factor x + 3
the sum of a constant factor 12 and a 2-term factor x + 3
the sum of constant factors 12 and x + 3
the product of constant factors 12 and x + 3

Is the product of a constant factor and a -term factor

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

we know that

The algebraic expression is equivalent to the product of two factors

One factor is a constant number

The other factor is composed by two terms

therefore

Is the product of a constant factor and a -term factor