Answer:
1. x-2y
2. 2(13a-5)
Explanation:
1. it's asking to expand the equation, so you should distribute the -1/2. -1/2*-2x becomes 1x or just x and -1/2*4y becomes -2y, so the answer is x-2y.
2. it's asking to factor, so you should find the greatest common factor of 26a and 10, which is 2. (a isn't on both terms, but if it was, then you would factor out the a also.) 26a/2 is 13a and -10/2 is -5, so the answer is 2(13a-5).
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