Which expression is equivalent to 1/2(2x-8) A) 4x− 16 B) x− 4 C) 2x− 4 D) x− 8

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2 answers:

IgorC [24]3 years ago

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The anwser should be b

inn [45]3 years ago

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Answer:

B) x - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question, you have to simplify the expression to get your answer.

Solve:

1/2(2x - 8)

Use the distributive property.

1/2(2x) + 1/2(-8)

x + 1/2(-8)

x - 4

Your answer would be B) x - 4

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