Question

Expand to write an equivalent expression
-1/4 (-8x + 12y)

Answer 1

2x-3y

Explanation:

-1/4×-8x= 8/4x = 2x

-1/4×12y= - 12y/4 = -3y

2x-3y

Answer 2

• 3y-2x.

Explanation:

Step 1:

• Simplify 1/4:
• Solution: 1/4(12y - 8x).

Step 2:

Pull out like factors:

• 12y - 8x = -4(2x -3y)

Solution to this question:

• 3y - 2x.