Question

How do you simplify the expression: `-10(8n + 5)`?

Answer 1

See the entire solution process below:

Explanation:

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To evaluate this expression, multiply each term inside the parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis:

`color(red)(-10)(8n + 5) -> (color(red)(-10) xx 8n) + (color(red)(-10) xx 5) ->`

`-80n - 50`