Question

Simplify :

-0.5(0.8 + 8y)

Answer 1

-0.4-4y

Explanation:

-0.5(0.8+8y)

Distribute -0.5 into the parentheses

= -0.5×0.8+(-0.5)×8y

= -0.4+(-4y)

A negative and a positive make a negative

= -0.4-4y

I hope this helps!