How do you evaluate #-10(18+8)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-06-16T18:04:39

#-260#

There are two options:

Either multiply the 10 by each number in the brackets, and then add the answers.

Or, work out the answer for the bracket first and then multiply by 10.

#-10(18 + 8) = -180 -80 = -260#

OR

#-10(18 + 8) = -10(26) = -260#

Your choice!