OK, let's crack this. We're given 952 and our task is to multiply it by 9. Essentially, we'll be adding 952 to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 952 = 952
Step 2: 952 + 952 = 1904
Step 3: 1904 + 952 = 2856
Step 4: 2856 + 952 = 3808
Step 5: 3808 + 952 = 4760
Step 6: 4760 + 952 = 5712
Step 7: 5712 + 952 = 6664
Step 8: 6664 + 952 = 7616
Step 9: 7616 + 952 = 8568

So, 952*9 = 8568