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1/4(8−6x+12 )  what is the best expression

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User FoJjen
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if you want us to simplify then

first simplify the parenthasees
8-6x+12
8+12-6x
20-6x

now we have
(1/4)(20-6x)
distribute using distributive porperty wyich says
a(b+c)=ab+ac

(1/4)(20-6x)=(20/4)+(-6x/4)=5-3/2x
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