Question

simplify.
$3(4u - 6) - 4(u + 6)$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$3(4u-6) - 4(u+6) = 12u - 18 - 4u - 24$

Step2: Combine like terms

$12u - 4u - 18 - 24 = 8u - 42$

Answer:

$8u - 42$