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Which expression is equivalent to

7/2h-3(5h-1/2)? Explain

A) -23/2h+3/2

B) -23/2h-3/2

C) 37/2h+3/2

D)37/2h-3/2

2 Answers

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the answer to the question is b
User MeeDamian
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The given expression is


(7)/(2)h-3(5h- (1)/(2))

First we have to distribute -3 on 5h and -1/2

That is,


=(7)/(2)h-15h+ (3)/(2)

Now we have to combine the like terms, that is


= (7h-30h)/(2) + (3)/(2) = - (23h)/(2) + (3)/(2)

So out of the given four options, correct option is A .

User Morteza R
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