To expand the expression \(-3(4p - 9)\), you need to distribute \(-3\) to both terms inside the parentheses. 1. Multiply \(-3\) by \(4p\): \[ -3 \times 4p = -12p \] 2. Multiply \(-3\) by \(-9\): \[ -3 \times -9 = 27 \] Now combine the results: \[ -12p + 27 \] So, the expanded form of \(-3(4p - 9)\) is: \[ -12p + 27 \]

Expand -3(4p-9)

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To expand the expression \(-3(4p - 9)\), you need to distribute \(-3\) to both terms inside the parentheses.

Multiply \(-3\) by \(4p\): \[ -3 \times 4p = -12p \]
Multiply \(-3\) by \(-9\): \[ -3 \times -9 = 27 \]

Now combine the results: \[ -12p + 27 \]

So, the expanded form of \(-3(4p - 9)\) is: \[ -12p + 27 \]