Question

Which expression is equivalent to -2(-6q - 8) - 5q

Answer 1

7q+16

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression:

`-2\mleft(-6q-8\mright)-5q​`

First, open the bracket:

`\begin{gathered} =-2\mleft(-6q)-2(-8\mright)-5q​ \\ =12q+16-5q \end{gathered}`

Next, collect like terms and simplify:

`\begin{gathered} =12q-5q+16 \\ =7q+16 \end{gathered}`

An equivalent expression is 7q+16.