Question

Which expression is equivalent to 1/4(8-6x+12)?

A) 7/2x
B) -13/2x
C) -6x+14
D) -3/2x+5

Answer 1

1/4(8-6x+12)
= 1/4 (12+8-6x)
= 1/4(20-6x)
= 1/4 * 20 - 1/4 * 6x
= 5 - 3/2x
= -3/2x + 5

Answer is D.

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