Use the commutative property of multiplication to write an equivalent algebraic expression.
-$$4 ( x + 3 )$$
A) $( x + 3 ) 4$
B) $( 3 + x ) 4$
C) $4 ( 3 + x )$
D) $( x + 4 ) 3$

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The commutative property of multiplication states that the order of factors can be changed without affecting the product. Thus, $4 ( x + 3 )$ can be rewritten as $( x + 3 ) 4$.

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