Question

Hey everyone can you please simplify

1/2 (4x+6)-3

Answer 1

Explanation:

1/2(4x+6)-3

(2x+3)-3 (multiply in 1/2 with the numbers within the bracket)

5x-3=2x

2x÷2=1

x=1

Answer 2

2x

Explanation:

Given

`(1)/(2)` (4x + 6) - 3 ← distribute parenthesis by
`(1)/(2)`

= 2x + 3 - 3 ← collect like terms

= 2x