Question

3 (2xy) if x = 2 and y = -3​

Answer 1

first, distribute the 3 according to the distributive property:
6xy

then, substitute in your values
6(2)(-3)
and solve

6(2)(-3) = 12(-3) = -36

ANSWER: -36

Answer 2

3 (2xy)
3 [2(2)(-3)]
3 [2(-6)]
3 [-12]
-36