3(12a+6) is the expression simplified?

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turingtest · Answer

use the property of distribution to multiply what is inside the parentheses by 3$$a(b+c)=ab+ac$$

anonymous · Answer

i just need an answer i'm kinda in a hurry lol

turingtest · Answer

that's not how we do things here
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turingtest · Answer

to those who follow: do not provide the direct answer

anonymous · Answer

no its not simplified multiply 12 by 3 and then add by 6

turingtest · Answer

you need to distribute the 3 to the 6 as well, but thank you for expaining @Riah7424

turingtest · Answer

explaining*

anonymous · Answer

oh thank you i forgot one step :)

turingtest · Answer

our asker left, which means they probably only wanted the answer. We don't need to waste our time with those types.
I promise that you will get more medals by explaining and not providing direct answers, so thanks for helping us @Riah7424 
I look forward to having you as a valuable asset to OpenStudy!

anonymous · Answer

your welcome @TuringTest because if we just give the answer you won't learn and "STUDY" is key word of a learning process :)