(-8-а) (b+2)

To simplify the expression \((-8 - a)(b + 2)\), you can use the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials). 1. Distribute \(-8\) across \((b + 2)\): \[ -8b - 16 \] 2. Distribute \(-a\) across \((b + 2)\): \[ -ab - 2a \] Now, combine these results: \[ -8b - 16 - ab - 2a \] So, the expression \((-8 - a)(b + 2)\) simplifies to: \[ -ab - 8b - 2a - 16 \] You can rearrange this into a more standard form if desired: \[ -ab - 2a - 8b - 16 \] This is the fully simplified expression.