Question

Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression -1/2(-3y+10)

Answer 1

3/2y - 5

Explanation:

-1/2(-3y+10)

Expand the brackets.

-1/2(-3y) -1/2(10)

Multiply.

3/2y - 5

Answer 2

`= ( 3y)/(2) - 5 \\`

Explanation:

we know that,

`( - ) * ( - ) = ( + ) \\ ( - ) * ( + ) = ( - )`

Let's solve now,

`- (1)/(2) ( - 3y + 10) \\ (3y)/(2) - (10)/(2) \\ = ( 3y)/(2) - 5`