Q. −k+2(−2k−5)Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression?Choose 1 answer:(A) −3k+10(B) −5k−10(C) −5k+10(D) −3k−10
Distribute 2 across terms: We need to distribute the 2 across the terms inside the parentheses.Calculation: 2×−2k=−4k and 2×−5=−10.So, the expression becomes −k+(−4k)+(−10).
Combine like terms: Now, we combine like terms, which are the terms with the variable k.Calculation: −k+(−4k)=−k−4k=−5k.So, the expression simplifies to −5k−10.