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

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

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

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