To use the distributive property on the expression \( 9(4f - 4g + 6) \), you need to multiply each term inside the parentheses by \( 9 \).
Here's how to do it:
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Multiply \( 9 \) by \( 4f \): \[ 9 \times 4f = 36f \]
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Multiply \( 9 \) by \( -4g \): \[ 9 \times -4g = -36g \]
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Multiply \( 9 \) by \( 6 \): \[ 9 \times 6 = 54 \]
Now, combine all these results: \[ 9(4f - 4g + 6) = 36f - 36g + 54 \]
So the equivalent expression is: \[ 36f - 36g + 54 \]