Write an equivalent expression by distributing the "-−" sign outside the parentheses:
-(4s+8.5)

-4s-8.5

Step-by-step explanation:

-(4s+8.5)

you need to change all the signs in the parentheses that is after a negative (-) sign.

-4s-8.5

since the signs of 4s and 8.5 are all positive (+), we need to change it to its opposite which is negative (-)

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