Final answer:
To calculate -8(17-12) -2(8-(-2)), we first simplify inside the parentheses to get 5 and 10, then multiply to get -40 and -20, and finally add them to get -60, which is not listed in the provided options.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks us to find the value of -8(17-12) -2(8-(-2)).
To solve this, we first perform the operations inside the parentheses:
- (17 - 12) equals 5
- (8 - (-2)) equals 8 + 2, which is 10
Next, we multiply these results by the numbers outside the parentheses:
- -8 × 5 equals -40
- -2 × 10 equals -20
Finally, we add the two products:
-40 - 20 equals -60.
The correct answer is not listed in the options provided (A. -4, B. -2, C. 2, D. 4).