8 - 4(-x + 5)
As you already know, in order to find the equivalent expression to our already given one, we have to simplify it first :)
8 +4x - 20
**Remember that a negative times a negative is always a positive!!**
Add like terms.
4x + (8 - 20)
Simplify.
4x + (-12)
Get rid of parenthesis.
4x - 12
Look at our answer choices.
Our answer is a. 4x - 12
~Hope I helped!~