What am I supposed to do when parentheses are side by side like this?

Answer:
Evaluate each expression inside both grouping symbols, then multiply the result.
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\displaystyle (3 - 1)(4 + 2) = (2)(6) = 12[/tex]
G - Grouping Symbols
E - Exponents
M\D - Division & Multiplication [left to right]
S\A - Subtraction & Addition [right to left OR vice versa]
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