Please help I need help with the middle question

6(2x+y)+2(x+4y) how can i solve this

Which is a true statement comparing the graphs of x^2/6^2-y^2/8^2 = 1 and x^2/8^2-y^2/6^2 the foci of both graphs are the same points. the lengths of both transverse axes are the same. the directrices of = 1 are horizontal while the directrices of = 1 are vertical. the vertices of = 1 are on the y-axis while the vertices of = 1 are on the x-axis.

Which part of a 2-column proof is the hypothesis of the conjecture? a) given b) reasons c) prove d) statements ! i think it's b but i'm not quite