Answer: 12
Step-by-step explanation: Since y = +2, we simply plug a +2 in for y in the expression. So we have 3(2 + 2).
Following your order of operations, you should simplify what's inside the parentheses first so 2 + 2 simplifies to 4.
Bring down your 3 and you have 3(4) which equals 12.
