Question

20 Points! Please Help.. Which expression is equivalent to the given expression? −(1/2y + 1/4)

A. −1/4 (1+2y)
B. 1/4 (2y−1)
C.−2 (1/4y−1/8)
D. 2 (1/8−1/4y)

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is A. –1/4(1+2y).

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

- (1/2y + 1/4)......distribute thru the parenthesis

-1/2y - 1/4

A. -1/4(1 + 2y)...distribute thru the parenthesis

-1/4 - 2/4y....reduce and rearrange

-1/2y - 1/4