<PRE><B>Question 898304</B>
4[4+2(x+4)]


4[4+2(x)+2(4)]


4[4+2x+8]


4[2x+12]


4[2x]+4[12]


8x + 48


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So 4[4+2(x+4)] simplifies to 8x + 48</PRE>