We need the exponents law

So if
a=3
b=1/2
then

where x represent every half a year.
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Assuming your n is on a side
Answer:
-12x - 10 or -2(6x +5)
Step-by-step explanation:
4x + 10 - 4(-4x + 5)
first, distribute the -4 among the parentheses
4x + 10 - 16x - 20
combine like terms
-12x - 10
if they want you to take it further, take out a -2
-2(6x + 5)