Question

use the distributive property to remove the parentheses. -9(-4u + 4x - 1)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute -9 to -4u

$(-9) \times (-4u) = 36u$

Step2: Distribute -9 to 4x

$(-9) \times 4x = -36x$

Step3: Distribute -9 to -1

$(-9) \times (-1) = 9$

Step4: Combine all terms

$36u - 36x + 9$

Answer:

$36u - 36x + 9$