Use the FOIL method: First, Outside, Inside, Last
3x(2x) = 6x²
3x(-4) = -12x
3(2x) = 6x
3(-4) = -12
6x² -12x + 6x-12
Combine like terms
-12x + 6x = -6x
6x² - 6x - 12 is your answer
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