Question

Write an expression equivalent to/that has two terms. 2x - 1/2 (10 - 4x)​

Answer 1

4x - 5

Explanation:

To make this 2 terms, we'll have to first identify if we have to distribute anything.

Since 10 - 4x is inside a parenthesis and
`(1)/(2)` is beside that, we know that we'll have to distribute the expression.

`-(1)/(2)` (10 - 4x) =
`-(10)/(2)` +
`(4)/(2)`x = -5 + 2x.

Then, combine like terms:

2x - 5 + 2x = 4x - 5.

Remember, the coefficient always goes before the constant.

Your answer should be 4x - 5.