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