Answer:
6^3=6×6×6=216. So, the answer is 6x6x6 and 216.
(4ab - 9a - 8) - (7ab - 1)
distribute (multiply) the negative through the parenthesis
<span>(4ab - 9a - 8) - 7ab + 1
No need for other parenthesis because nothing in front or to combine inside. </span>
<span>4ab - 9a - 8 - 7ab + 1
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Combine like terms
- 3ab - 9a - 7