What is 2 (-5 + 3) as an equivalent expression.

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

2 (-5 + 3)

(2 * - 5) + (2 * 3)

(-10) + (6)

Step 2: Add

-10 + 6

-4

Answer: - 4

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Using bodmas rule,

Bracket first, that is

(-5+3)

It will surely gives - 2

So back to the remaining part of the question which is 2 (-2)

It will definitely gives - 4

Therefore the final answer is-4

As simple as that

Hope you understand