Question

Which expression is equivalent to the given expression?


−(1/2y+1/4)



A. −14(1+2y)


B. 1/4(2y−1)


C. −2(1/4y−1/8)


D. 2(1/8−1/4y)

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

$-(\frac{1}{2}y+\frac{1}{4})=-(\frac{1*2}{2*2}y+\frac{1}{4})\\\\=-(\frac{2}{4}y+\frac{1}{4})\\\\=-(\frac{2y+1}{4})\\\\=-\frac{1}{4}(2y+1)$