3*(-4)2

To evaluate the expression \(3 \times (-4)^2\), follow the order of operations:

1. Calculate \((-4)^2\): \[ (-4)^2 = 16 \]

2. Now substitute this back into the expression: \[ 3 \times 16 = 48 \]

So, \(3 \times (-4)^2 = 48\).