SOLUTION: please help me simplify -4(8-9x)=

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Question 620993: please help me simplify -4(8-9x)=
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the Distributive Property.

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Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
-4(8 - 9x)
-4 * 8 = -32
-4 * -9x = 36x
The Answer:
-32 + 36x or
36x - 32