To solve the expression \( 4 - 2 + 3(4 \cdot 3) \), follow the order of operations (parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division from left to right, addition and subtraction from left to right):
Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: \( 4 \cdot 3 = 12 \)
Substitute back into the expression: \( 4 - 2 + 3(12) \)
Multiply: \( 3 \cdot 12 = 36 \)
Update the expression: \( 4 - 2 + 36 \)
Perform the addition and subtraction from left to right: \( 4 - 2 = 2 \) \( 2 + 36 = 38 \)
So, the final result is \( 38 \).