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-1/2(-3/2x + 6x + 1) - 3x what is the equivalent expression

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Explanation:

Apply the Distributive Property of Multiplication. Multiply each of the three terms inside parentheses by -(1/2):

(3/4)x - 3x - (1/2) - 3x, or

(3/4)x - 6x - 1/2

The first two terms can be combined, to obtain:

(-5 1/4)x - 1/2, or (-21/4)x - 1/2

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