Question

Simplify the Expression
- 1/2 (8b+3)+3b=

Answer 1

-b -3/2

Explanation:

-1/2(8b+3) + 3B (a negative times a positive equals a negative)

1. Mutiply -1/2 by 8b and then by 3

(-1/2 x 8b -1/2 x 3) + 3b

-4b - 3/2 + 3b

2. Add -4b + 3b = -b

-b - 3/2