Question

Simplify 3/4(1/2x + 4) + 1/2(x − 1)

A, 5/8x+3
B, 5/8x+2 1/2
C, 7/8x+3
D, 7/8x+2 1/2

Answer 1

3/4(1/2x + 4) + 1/2(x − 1)

First use distributive property to remove the parentheses:

3/8x + 3 + 1/2x -1/2

Now combine like terms:

7/8x + 2 1/2