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9 January, 23:45

Is 1/4 (8y-12) equivalent to 2y-12 explain why or why not

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  1. 9 January, 23:52
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    No

    Step-by-step explanation:

    First simplify the first expression.

    Distribute.

    1/4 (8y-12) = 1/4 * 8y + 1/4 * - 12

    8y * 1/4 = 8y / 4 = 2y

    -12 * 1/4 = - 12 / 4 = - 3

    1/4 (8y-12) = 2y - 3

    2y - 12! = 2y - 3

    So it is not equivalent.
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