Question

Need help -5(1+2k)-8(-4+5k)

Answer 1

Answer:

27 - 50k

Simplify

1. Distribute

-5 ( 1 + 2k ) - 8 ( -4 + 5k )

-5 - 10k - 8 ( -4 + 5k )

2. Distribute

-5 - 10k - 8 ( -4 + 5k )

-5 - 10k + 32 - 40k

3. Add the numbers

-5 - 10k + 32 - 40k

27 - 10k - 40k

4. Add the same term to both sides of the equation

27 - 10k - 40k

27 - 50k