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-r+8(-5r-2) as a equivalent expression

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Answer:

-41r - 16

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-r + 8(-5r - 2)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute 8: -r + 8(-5r) + 8(-2)
  2. Multiply: -r - 40r - 16
  3. Combine like terms: -41r - 16
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