Question

which expression is equivalent to 8(6r - 2 - 3)? options: -16 + 48r, -48 + 40r, 48r - 40, -40r - 32

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify inside the parentheses

$8(6r + (-2 - 3)) = 8(6r - 5)$

Step2: Apply the distributive property

$8 \times 6r + 8 \times (-5) = 48r - 40$

Answer:

48r - 40