Answer:
7x + 4y
Explanation:
We have to write an equivalent expression of the given expression in standard form.
The expression is - 5(x - 4y) + 2(6x - 8y)
= -5(x) - 5(- 4y) + 2(6x) + 2(- 8y)
{Applying the distributive property of multiplication}
= - 5x + 20y + 12x - 16y
= (-5x + 12x) + (20y - 16y)
{Separating the x and y terms}
= 7x + 4y (Answer)