Philip P. answered 04/03/15
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-9 - 3(7+4m)
First multiply (distribute) the -3 across the terms in parentheses:
= -9 - 3*7 - 3*4m
Now do the multiplications:
= -9 - 21 - 12m
Now do the subtractions:
= -30 - 12m