Question

How to simplify 3(4x-(-2))

Answer 1

If you are to distribute then the answer would be 12x+6. Because 3(4x−(−2))

=(3)(4x+2)

=(3)(4x)+(3)(2)

=12x+6.

Answer 2

12x + 6

Explanation:

First, start with the innermost parenthesis, and work your way out.

3(4x-(-2))

3(4x+2)

12x + 6