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Expand to write an equivalent expression: -1/4(-8x + 12y)

User MattyW
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Answer:

2x - 3y

Explanation:

-1/4 (-8x +12y)

(Factor the expression)

-1/4 x 4 (-2x + 3y)

(Reduce the numbers)

- (-2x + 3y)

(Remove the parenthesis)

2x - 3y

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User Mikelikespie
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I am pretty sure it would be 2x-3y
User Garrett Serack
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