Question

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression

(10+4y) 1/2

A. 5+2y

B. 20+8y

C. 5+4y

D. 10+2y

Answer 1

5 + 2y

Explanation:

I'd suggest you rewrite (10+4y) 1/2 as (1/2)(10 + 4y).

1/2 times 10 is 5, and 1/2 times 4y is 2y.

Thus,

(1/2)(10 + 4y) = 5 + 2y (Answer A)

Answer 2

Explanation:

10+4y/2=

5+4y

Answer is c 5+4y