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the distributive property (level 1)
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distribute $-4(-9 + 3x)$.
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

The distributive property states that \(a(b + c)=ab+ac\). Here, \(a = - 4\), \(b=-9\) and \(c = 3x\). So we have \(-4\times(-9)+(-4)\times(3x)\).

Step2: Calculate each term

First term: \(-4\times(-9)=36\) (because multiplying two negative numbers gives a positive number). Second term: \(-4\times(3x)=-12x\) (multiplying a negative and a positive gives a negative number).

Step3: Combine the terms

Combining the two terms, we get \(36-12x\).

Answer:

\(36 - 12x\)