Question

Which expression is equivalent to -1/2 (1/4 x - 3/8). SHOW WORK

A. -1/8x + 3/16
B. -1/8 x + 3/8
C. 1/8x - 3/16
D. 1/8x - 3/8

Answer 1

A. -1/8 x + 3/16

Explanation:

Distribute -1/2 over the parentheses

-1/2 ( 1/4 x - 3/8 )

-1/2 (1/4 x) - 1/2 (-3/8 )

multiply fractions to simplify

-1/8 x + 3/16

A is correct