Rewrite in simplest terms: 2, r, minus, 3, left parenthesis, 5, r, minus, 8, right parenthesis2r−3(5r−8)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(2r - 3(5r - 8)\), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \(-3\) into the parentheses: \[ -3(5r - 8) = -15r + 24 \]

2. Now combine this with \(2r\): \[ 2r - 15r + 24 = -13r + 24 \]

So, the expression \(2r - 3(5r - 8)\) simplifies to: \[ -13r + 24 \]