Which expression is equivalent to 16 (30x-24y) - 18 (32x-16y) 16 (30x-24y) - 18 (32x-16y) ?

The given expression is

16 (30x-24y) - 18 (32x-16y) = ?

The first term = 16 (30x - 24y) = 480x - 384y

The second term = - 18 (32x - 16y) = - 576x + 288y

Add the two terms:

(480x - 384y) + (-576x + 288y)

= (480x - 576x) + (-384y + 288y)

= - 96x - 96y

= - 96 (x + y)

The equivalent expression is [-96x - 96y] OR - 96 (x+y)