To expand the expression \(-5(2q + 8)\), you need to distribute \(-5\) to both terms inside the parentheses. 1. Multiply \(-5\) by \(2q\): \[ -5 \times 2q = -10q \] 2. Multiply \(-5\) by \(8\): \[ -5 \times 8 = -40 \] Now, combine these results: \[ -10q - 40 \] Therefore, the expanded expression is: \[ -10q - 40 \]

Expand −5(2q+8)

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To expand the expression \(-5(2q + 8)\), you need to distribute \(-5\) to both terms inside the parentheses.

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

Now, combine these results: \[ -10q - 40 \]

Therefore, the expanded expression is: \[ -10q - 40 \]