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9(- 2) =
I need help with this can you please break it down ?

User Joubarc
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Answer: -18

Step-by-step explanation:multiply 9 by -2 = -18

User Gookman
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1. start with the parentheses (-2)
2. next you’re going to multiply the parentheses by 9 since its touching it
3. 9 multiplied by -2 is -18 since 9 is a positive and 2 is a negative number your answer will be a negative number
4. The answer is -18
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