Let's see....
Let's first simplify step-by-step.
2/4 - 8z + 2(2-5)
= 1/2 + - 8z + -6
Combine Like Terms:
= 1/2 + -6
= (- 8z) + (1/2 + -6)
=(- 8z) + (1/2 + -6)
= - 8z + -11/2
___________________________________
Our answer:
= - 8z + -11/2
Hope This Helps!!!!!!!!