Question

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

Answer 1

-3x + 2.5

Explanation:

`-(1)/(2)(6x-5)\qquad\text{use the distributive property}\ a(b+c)=ab+ac\\\\=\left(-(1)/(2)\right)(6x)+\left(-(1)/(2)\right)(-5)=-3x+2.5`