OK, let's crack this. We're given 984 and our task is to multiply it by 9. Essentially, we'll be adding 984 to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 984 = 984
Step 2: 984 + 984 = 1968
Step 3: 1968 + 984 = 2952
Step 4: 2952 + 984 = 3936
Step 5: 3936 + 984 = 4920
Step 6: 4920 + 984 = 5904
Step 7: 5904 + 984 = 6888
Step 8: 6888 + 984 = 7872
Step 9: 7872 + 984 = 8856

So, 984*9 = 8856