What is this simplifying expression?

3 (x+6) + 2 (x-4)

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