Question

Which expression is equivalent to 1/4(2-5x-6)?

A. -5/4x+2
B.-5x+8
C.-5x+6 1/2
D.-5/4x+1

Answer 1

To determine which expression is equivalent to the one given, we must simplify the equation given

1/4(2-5x-6)

First, we can distribute the 1/4

2/4 - 5x/4 - 6/4

Next, we can combine like terms

-4/4 - 5x/4 = -5x/4 - 1 which is not any of the answers shown

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