Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Equations (Section 3 - No. 49)

Which of the following represents a correct application of the distributive property in the context of solving an equation?

3(x + 2) = 3x + 2

3(x + 2) = 3x + 6

3(x + 2) = x + 6

3(x + 2) = 3x - 6

Correctly distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parenthesis.