find the equivalent expression of 3+2(2p+4t)

Remember to follow PEMDAS, and to only combine terms with like variables.
First, distribute the 2 to all terms within the parenthesis:
2(2p + 4t) = 2(2p) + 2(4t) = 4p + 8t
3 + 4p + 8t, or (D), is your answer choice, for it cannot be simplified anymore.
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