Question

use the distributive property to remove parentheses. Simplify your answer as much as possible. 1/2(4y+7)

Answer 1

The answer is simple multiply both numbers by 1/2 to get.
2y+3.5

Answer 2

1/2(4y+7)

Use the distributive property. a(b+c)= ab+ac

1/2*4y= 2y

1/2*7= 3.5

2y+3.5 <---- simplified expression

I hope this helps!
~kaikers