Multiply Expression 1Cab60

1. **Stating the problem:** Simplify the expression $7 \times 8x$. 2. **Formula and rules:** Multiplication is associative and commutative, so we can multiply numbers and variables separately. 3. **Intermediate work:** $$7 \times 8x = (7 \times 8) \times x = 56x$$ 4. **Explanation:** Multiply the constants $7$ and $8$ to get $56$, then multiply by the variable $x$. 5. **Final answer:** $56x$