3u + 4v - 2(8u - 5v)
3u + 4v + (-2)(8u - 5v)
Multiply the -2 across the terms in the parentheses:
3u + 4v + (-2)*8u - (-2)*(5v)
3u + 4v -16u + 10v
Combine like terms:
(3u - 16u) + (4v + 10v)
-13u + 14v
Michelle C.
asked 05/15/14
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