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1/2(12k-6) i don't know what this answer is!!!

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Answer:


3(2k-1)

Explanation:


(1)/(2)(12k-6)

Expand the bracket by multiplying by 1/2:


6k-3

Simplify further by taking out a factor of 3:


3(2k-1)

User Polster
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Answer:

6k-3 or 3(2k-1)

Explanation:

First, you need to multiply 1/2 by both the numbers in the parentheses

1/2(12k-6)=

  • (1/2)(12k)+(1/2)(-6)

Then, you need to simplify your answer

  • 6k-3

*If needed, you can simplify further by taking out a factor of 3

  • 3(2k-1)
User Oravecz
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