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