Question

Factor – 1/2 out of -1/2x+6

What is the factored expression of this

Answer 1

Answer:
`-(1)/(2)(x-12)`

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Step-by-step explanation:

The terms of
`-(1)/(2)x+6` are
`-(1)/(2)x` and
`6`

Divide each term by -1/2 to factor out the -1/2

If we divide
`-(1)/(2)x` over -1/2, then we'll get x. Basically the -1/2 terms cancel.

If we divide 6 over -1/2, we get -12. It might help to think of it as 6/(-0.5) = -12.

So overall we have
`-(1)/(2)x+6 = -(1)/(2)(x-12)`

You can use the distribution property to check the answer.

Answer 2

-1/2(x-12)

Step-by-step explanation:

Since you need to factor -1/2 out of the given expression, you can say that

-1/2x+6 is equal to

-1/2(x-12)