Write each expression using fewer terms. Show your work and/or explain your reasoning. a) (3)/(4)-(1)/(4)(8x-16)

Question

Write each expression using fewer terms. Show your work and/or explain your reasoning.

a)
`(3)/(4)-(1)/(4)(8x-16)`

Answer 1

a) 3/4 - 1/4 (8x -16)
= 3/4 - 2x + 4
= 7/4 - 2x

Answer 2

Answer: -2x + 19/4 or -2x + 4.75

Explanation:

distribute
-1/4(8x - 16)
-2x + 4
bring back the 3/4
3/4 - 2x + 4
combine like terms
-2x + 19/4 or -2x + 4.75