Question

Simplify the expression:
8m+10(
–
4m+2)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 8m + 10(-4m + 2) \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \( 10 \) across the terms inside the parentheses:

\[
10(-4m) + 10(2) = -40m + 20
\]

2. Now, substitute this back into the expression:

\[
8m + (-40m + 20)
\]

3. Combine like terms. Combine \( 8m \) and \( -40m \):

\[
(8m - 40m) + 20 = -32m + 20
\]

Thus, the simplified expression is:

\[
\boxed{-32m + 20}
\]