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Expand to write an equivalent expression: -½ (2x + 4y). If you get stuck, use a diagram to organize your work.

User Jeffin
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Answer:

- x - 2y

Explanation:

Given

-
(1)/(2) (2x + 4y) ← multiply each term in the parenthesis by -
(1)/(2)

= -
(1)/(2) (2x) -
(1)/(2) (4y)

= - x - 2y

User Sailing Judo
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Answer:

ANSWER IS 4 BY 2 IS 342

Explanation: