Can someone help me simplify 4(3x+2)−2

Question

I know some steps to it but I keep getting confused

Answer 1

4(3x+2)−2

12x + 8 - 2
12x + 6

Answer 2

Also another question but I want to solve the first one first.

Factor the expression completely. (1 point)

20b−16

Answer 3

wait so do you add 12x and 6? So would it be 18x?

Answer 4

Also where it the 8 from? Sorry, I just want to understand it

Answer 5

No. You can't add 18x and 6. We don't know what x is.

4 * 2 = 8

Sorry -- but I don't know how to factor that expression.

Answer 6

wait didnt you use the 4 for 4x3? Sorry i am confused

Answer 7

If you don't mind showing the steps broken down I would like that, unless you have no time. Also, do you know any other tutors that could help me with the other question?

Answer 8

Repost the other question in another post. There will be several math tutors on this evening.