SOLUTION: Multiply: (–4 – a)2 Not at all sure on the multiplication?

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: Multiply: (–4 – a)2
Not at all sure on the multiplication? This question is from textbook

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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you must use the distributive property which states that a(b+c)=ab+ac
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2(-4-a)=2(-4)+2(-a)=-8-2a