Question

-6 + 5(8 - k) - 8k I don't understand how to do this

Answer 1

Since it is not equal to anything, we only simplify.

Let's simplify step-by-step.

−6+5(8−k)−8k

Distribute:

=−6+(5)(8)+(5)(−k)+−8k

=−6+40+−5k+−8k

Combine Like Terms:

=−6+40+−5k+−8k

=(−5k+−8k)+(−6+40)

=−13k+34

Answer:

=−13k+34