Question

1/3 (12-9y)? Simplify or expand the expression.

a) 4 - 3y
b) 4y - 3
c) 12 - 9y
d) 3 - 4y

Answer 1

The expression 1/3 (12-9y) simplifies to 4 - 3y by distributing 1/3 to the terms inside the parentheses. The correct simplified expression is 4 - 3y.

Step-by-step explanation:

We're asked to simplify the expression 1/3 (12-9y). To simplify this expression, we distribute the factor of 1/3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

1. Multiply 1/3 by 12 to get 4.
2. Multiply 1/3 by -9y to get -3y.

So, the expression simplifies to 4 - 3y.

The correct answer to the question is option a) 4 - 3y.