Answer:
The simplified form of the provided expression is [tex]2m-18[/tex].
Step-by-step explanation:
Consider the provided expression.
[tex]\frac{1}{8}(16m-8)-17 [/tex]
Now, use the distributive property: [tex]a(b+c)=ab+ac [/tex]
[tex](\frac{1}{8}\times 16m-\frac{1}{8}\times 8)-17 [/tex]
[tex]2m-1-17 [/tex]
Subtract the like terms.
[tex]2m-1-17[/tex]
[tex]2m-18[/tex]
Hence, the simplified form of the provided expression is [tex]2m-18[/tex].
