Question

Factor -1/4 out of -1/2x -5/4y. (i will mark brainlyest)

Answer 1

Answer:

-1/4 (2x - 5y)

Step-by-step explanation:

For us to factor -1/4 out of -1/2x -5/4y

We will have to multiply the values in bracket by the reciprocal of -1/4 i.e -4 as shown

-1/2x - 5/4 y

= -1/4 (-4(-1/2x) - (-4)(-5/4y))

= -1/4 (4/2 x - 20/4 y)

= -1/4 (2x - 5y)

Hence the factored expression is -1/4 (2x - 5y)