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