You have to use distributive property. Multiply the numbers outside of the parenthesis by the numbers inside. For example, you would multiply 0.4 by 2x first, then multiply it by 1/2. You should get two answers. Write them down in this form: first answer + second answer. Then do the same for the other side of the equal sign, but leave the - 4 alone. If you need more help, let me know