Question

Simplify the following algebraic expression 3/4(1/2x-12)+4/5

Answer 1

That’s wrong

Explanation:

Answer 2

`(15x - 328)/(40)`

EXPLANATION

The given expression is

`(3)/(4) ( (1)/(2) x - 12) + (4)/(5)`

We expand to obtain;

`(3)/(8) x - 9+ (4)/(5)`

The least common denominator is 40

`(15x - 360 + 32)/(40)`

This simplifies to:

`(15x - 328)/(40)`