3(x+6)+2(x-4) Alright, first you are going to have to distribute the 3 to the x and 6 and the 2 to the x and -4 3x+12+2x-8 Second, we are going to have to combine like terms (Such as 3x with 2x and 12 with -8) 5x+4 Here is your answer in simplified expression