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Factor −1/4 out of −1/2x−5/4y..ㅤ
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Factor −1/4 out of −1/2x−5/4y..ㅤ

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Answer:

  • - 1/4 (2x + 5y)

Explanation:

Divide each term by - 1/4 first

  • -1/2x ÷ (- 1/4) = 1/2x × 4 = 2x
  • -5/4y ÷ (- 1/4) = 5/4y × 4 = 5y

Now facor out - 1/4

  • - 1/2x - 5/4y =
  • - 1/4 (2x + 5y)
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