Question

What is 2(−5 + 3) as an equivalent expression.

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

2(-5 + 3)

(2 * -5) + (2 * 3)

(-10) + (6)

Step 2: Add

-10 + 6

-4

Answer: -4

Answer 2

-4

Explanation:

Using bodmas rule,

Bracket first, that is

(-5+3)

It will surely gives -2

So back to the remaining part of the question which is 2(-2)

It will definitely gives -4

Therefore the final answer is-4

As simple as that

Hope you understand