Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. 3 (-20 8 Submit Answer attempt 1 out of 2 O

The answer of given expression in simplest form is:    

The given expression is:

Multiplying negative sign with negative sign will result in positive sign of the latter term.

The simplification will be done as follows:

In the above process, we the lcm of 8 and 20 was taken which is equal to 40.

Thus, the simplest form of the given expression is .

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Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate , start by opening the bracket.

When opening the bracket, we would be multiplying negative sign by negative sign, which equal positive sign.

Thus,

Solve further by performing addition operation to make both fractions one

The common denominator of 8 and 20 is 40,

the best buy, is the 4- kilogram bag of lollipops for $18.40.

step-by-step explanation:

i found my answer by dividing the cost of each bag by their respective weights.

14.88 divided by 2 = 7.44

17.29 divided by 3 = 5.77

18.4 divided by 4 = 4.6

24.4 divided by 5 = 4.88

by this, i found that the 4 kilo bag is the best buy.