Question

Which expression is equivalent to 1/8x−1/2 ? *
1/8(x-4) -1/8(x-4) 1/8(x-1/2) 1/8(x-1/4)

Answer 1

The right answer is 1/8(x-4)

Explanation:

It is the only option which gives us back the original equation.

Explanation is given in the attached picture.

Answer 2

The answer would be
`(1)/(8)(x-4)`.

Using distribution, you will know the answer. Let's take the first option and show you how it matches the given:


`(1)/(8) (x-4)`

Distribute 1/8 to each term in the parenthesis and multiply.


`((1)/(8) )(x) - ((1)/(8))(4)`

`(1)/(8)x - (4)/(8)` Simplify the fractions

`(1)/(8)x - (1)/(2)`