Question

-(10 - 8x) + 2(5y + 6) - 8x + (-2y)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute negative and coefficients

$-10 + 8x + 10y + 12 - 8x - 2y$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$8x - 8x = 0$

Step3: Combine like y terms

$10y - 2y = 8y$

Step4: Combine constant terms

$-10 + 12 = 2$

Answer:

$8y + 2$