Expand 5/8(−8−3f)
.(1 point)
Responses
−15/8 f+5
−15/8 f−5
15/8 f−5
15/8 f+5
To expand 5/8(-8-3f), we distribute 5/8 to both terms inside the parentheses:
5/8 * -8 + 5/8 * -3f
This simplifies to:
-40/8 - 15/8f
When we simplify further, we get:
-5 - 15/8f
So, the expanded form is:
-15/8 f - 5