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Answer:
-41r-16
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Step-by-step explanation:
Using Properties to Simplify Expressions
Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac
First, expand equation.
[tex]8(-5r-2)=8*5=40=-40r-16[/tex]
[tex]-r-40r-16[/tex]
Then add by similar to elements.
[tex]-r-40r=-41r[/tex]
Answer: [tex]=-41r-16[/tex]
Hope this helps!
-Charlie
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