The first step to solve this expression is to multiply each term in the parenthesis by -[tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex]
-[tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] × 16x -[tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] × (-5)
Multiplying two negatives equals a positive ( (-) x (-) = (+) ),, so the expression changes to the following:
-[tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] × 16x + [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] × 5
Reduce the numbers with 2
-8x + [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] × 5
Lastly,, calculate the product to find your answer
-8x + [tex] \frac{5}{2} [/tex]
This means that the correct answer to your expression is -8x + [tex] \frac{5}{2} [/tex]
Let me know if you have any further questions
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