Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in Swahili. Please answer in Swahili.

### Instruction:
Lexie and Tom went apple picking. Lexie picked 12 apples and Tom picked twice as many apples. How many apples did they collect altogether?

### Response:
 Lexie alivuna tofaa <<12=12>>12.
Tom alivuna tofaa 12 x 2 = <<12*2=24>>24.
Jumla, walivuna tofaa 12 + 24 = <<12+24=36>>36.