What is -(8+5k)

Question

i need help on combining like terns, can you help me?

Answer 1

Hi Kaitlyn,

 

If you are wanting to work out -(8+5k) I will include the steps.

 

So you have to factor in the negative (-). You do this by treating the (-) as a (-1).

 

So first multiply (-1) with the first number within the parentheses (x).

(-1) X 8 = -8

 

Then multiply (-1) with the following number (5k).

(-1) X 5k= -5k

 

Finally combine your two parts to form -8-5k.

 

Since -8 and -5k do not share the same variable you cannot combine them any further.

 

Thus, your final answer is -8-5k.

 

I hope this helps!

Emily