What is the value of the expression when y = 2?

3 (y + 2)

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.

12

Step-by-step explanation:

3[y+2]

2+2 = 4

3 multiplied by 4 is 12