The best thing I can think of is
((2)(4))(.5+1)=(2)(6)
because (2*4)(1.5)= 8*1.5
= 12
and 2*6 =12
and 12=12
I hope this is right and I hope it helps!
The answer is C because the 2x outside of the brackers must be negative to produce the beginning term. The next terms are positive and two negatives make a positive, therefore we can conclude that there must be a negative inside the brackets too.
.89x4 is 3.56, 4 quarts to a gallon. Answer is D
7×3=21 so he has 7 more lawns or 2 1/3 months