Respuesta :

Answer:

40x - 16

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Multiply out: 8 x 5x = 40x,    8 x -2 = 16

2. Put together: 40x - 16

Answer:

40x - 16

Step-by-step explanation:

This task is an application of the Multiplicative Property.  Multiply each of the two terms inside parentheses by 8, obtaining

8(5x - 2) = 40x - 16