Question

What is -3m - 8(m + 1)?

Answer 1

Hi!

Answer:

-11m-8

*The answer must have a negative sign.*

Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, you expand.

`-8(m+1)=-8m-8`

Then you rewrite the problem down.

`-3m-8m-8`

Finally, you add by the numbers and similar elements.

`-3m-8m=-11m`

`3+8=11`

Final answer is -11m-8

I hope this helps you!

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Answer 2

Answer: -11m-8

Explanation:

-3m x -8m= -11m-8