Which expressions are equivalent to 4m-2 + (-8m) ?

The equivalent expression to the given expression 4m-2 + (-8m) is - 2 (2m+1)

That is 4m-2 + (-8m) = -2 (2m+1)

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is 4m-2 + (-8m)

To find the equivalent expression to the given expression 4m-2 + (-8m):

4m-2 + (-8m) = 4m-2-8m (here using Associative property)

=-4m-2 (adding the like terms)

=-2 (2m+1) (taking common term - 2 in the above expression)

Therefore 4m-2 + (-8m) = -2 (2m+1)

Therefore The equivalent expression to the given expression 4m-2 + (-8m) is - 2 (2m+1)

That is 4m-2 + (-8m) = -2 (2m+1)