To apply the distributive property to the expression \(-9(6v - 3y - 4)\), you need to multiply \(-9\) by each term inside the parentheses.
Here's how it works step by step:
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Distribute \(-9\) to \(6v\): \[ -9 \times 6v = -54v \]
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Distribute \(-9\) to \(-3y\): \[ -9 \times -3y = 27y \]
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Distribute \(-9\) to \(-4\): \[ -9 \times -4 = 36 \]
Now, combine all the results: \[ -54v + 27y + 36 \]
So, the expression without parentheses is: \[ -54v + 27y + 36 \]