Can you please show me the steps to work this problem?

Question

2(4+6)+4(2-3)=

Answer 1

1) 2*4=8
2) 2*6=12
3) 4*2=8
4) 4*-3=-12
5) Add all the numbers together:
8+12+8-12=16

Answer 2

First of all you work out the sum's in the brackets, then you do the question normaly.