Question

5(-2k-3)+2k5(−2k−3)+2k5, left parenthesis, minus, 2, k, minus, 3, right parenthesis, plus, 2, k equals

Answer 1

`5(-2k-3)+2k= -8k - 15`

Explanation:

Given

`5(-2k-3)+2k`

Required

Determine equivalent expression

`5(-2k-3)+2k`

Start by opening the bracket

`-5*2k-5*3+2k`

`-10k-15+2k`

Collect Like Terms

`2k-10k-15`

Evaluate like terms

`-8k - 15`

Hence:

`5(-2k-3)+2k= -8k - 15`