Question

1/2−3(1/2+1)^2 Enter your answer, as a simplified fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

$- \frac{25}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{1}{2} -3 (\frac{1}{2} + 1)$²

Calculate sum

$\frac{1}{2} -3x (\frac{3}{2})$²

To raise a fraction to a power raise numerator and denominator to that power

$\frac{1}{2}$ -3 x $\frac{9}{4}$

Calculate product

$\frac{1}{2}$ - $\frac{27}{4}$

Subtract fractions

-$\frac{25}{4}$