Question

simplify the expression: -4(2x + 5)
-8x + 20
8x - 20
-8x - 20
-8x + 5

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Distributive Property

Multiply -4 with each term inside the parentheses: \(-4 \times 2x + (-4) \times 5\)

Step2: Calculate Each Product

\(-4 \times 2x = -8x\) and \(-4 \times 5 = -20\)

Step3: Combine Terms

The simplified expression is \(-8x - 20\)

Answer:

-8x - 20 (corresponding to the third option, e.g., C. -8x - 20 if options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third being C)