The expression is 8(4 + x).
(Apply distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac)
= 8 x 4 + 8 x x (Distribute 8)
= 32 + 8x (Multiply: 8 x 4 = 32 and 8 x x = 8x)
The simplified expression is 32 + 8x.
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