Which pair of expressions has the same value?

A. (2)(–8) and 2 – 18
B. (–2)(8) and 18 + (–2)
C. 2(8) and 2 + 18
D. (–2)(–8) and 2 + (–18)

D. (–2)(–8) and 2 + (–18) both equal 16. (-2)(-8) simplifies to 16 and 2 + (-18) also equals 16.