Simplify the expression $3(4x-5)+2$.

1. Problem Description

Simplify the expression $3(4x-5)+2$.

2. Solution Steps

First, we distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parenthesis.

$3(4x-5) = 3 * 4x - 3 * 5 = 12x - 15$.

Therefore, the expression becomes:

$3(4x-5)+2 = 12x - 15 + 2$.

Next, we combine the constant terms -15 and

2. $-15 + 2 = -13$.

Thus, the simplified expression is $12x - 13$.

3. Final Answer

$12x - 13$