To expand the expression \(-5(2q + 8)\), you distribute \(-5\) to each term inside the parentheses. Here's how it's done: 1. Multiply \(-5\) by \(2q\): \[ -5 \times 2q = -10q \] 2. Multiply \(-5\) by \(8\): \[ -5 \times 8 = -40 \] Now, combining both results: \[ -10q - 40 \] Thus, the expanded form of the expression is: \[ -10q - 40 \]

Expand −5(2q + 8)

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To expand the expression \(-5(2q + 8)\), you distribute \(-5\) to each term inside the parentheses. Here's how it's done:

Multiply \(-5\) by \(2q\): \[ -5 \times 2q = -10q \]
Multiply \(-5\) by \(8\): \[ -5 \times 8 = -40 \]

Now, combining both results: \[ -10q - 40 \]

Thus, the expanded form of the expression is: \[ -10q - 40 \]