Question

Write an expression equivalent to/that has two terms. 2x - 1/2 (10 - 4x)​

Answer 1

Answer:

4x - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

To make this 2 terms, we'll have to first identify if we have to distribute anything.

Since 10 - 4x is inside a parenthesis and $\frac{1}{2}$ is beside that, we know that we'll have to distribute the expression.

$-\frac{1}{2}$ (10 - 4x) = $-\frac{10}{2}$ + $\frac{4}{2}$x = -5 + 2x.

Then, combine like terms:

2x - 5 + 2x = 4x - 5.

Remember, the coefficient always goes before the constant.

Your answer should be 4x - 5.