Question

Simplify to create an equivalent expression. −r+8(−5r−2)

Answer 1

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Answer:

-41r-16

*The answer must have a negative sign.*

Explanation:

Using Properties to Simplify Expressions

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, expand equation.

`8(-5r-2)=8*5=40=-40r-16`

`-r-40r-16`

Then add by similar to elements.

`-r-40r=-41r`

Answer:
`=-41r-16`

Hope this helps!

-Charlie

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