Answer :
Combining like terms...
First distribute the -5 and the 2 among the terms within.
−5(x−4y)+2(6x−8y) -----> -5x+20y+12x-16y
Then combine like terms.
-5x+20y+12x-16y -------> 7x+4y
answer: 7x+4y
Answer:
7x+4y
Step-by-step explanation:
-5(x-4y)+2(6x-8y)
-5x+20y+12x-16y
-5x+12x+20y-16y
7x+4y