Answer:
36
Step-by-step explanation:
Evaluate 4 x (x/3 - 2) where x = -3:
4 x (x/3 - 2) = -3×4 ((-3)/3 - 2)
The gcd of -3 and 3 is 3, so (-3)/3 = (3 (-1))/(3×1) = 3/3×-1 = -1:
-3×4 (-1 - 2)
-1 - 2 = -(1 + 2):
-3×4×-(1 + 2)
1 + 2 = 3:
-3×4 (-3)
4 (-3) = -12:
-3-12
-12 (-3) = 36:
Answer: 36
