we have given an equation [tex] 1/2(b-12) [/tex]
we need to simplify the given equation.
the distributive property is used here [tex] a(b+c)=ab+ac [/tex]
[tex] 1/2(b-12)=\frac{b}{12} -\frac{12}{2} [/tex]
if we simplify the terms
we get [tex] \frac{b}{2} -\frac{6}{1} [/tex].
1 / 2 (b - 12) ===> b / 2 - 6
Steps:
1 / 2 (b - 12)
Apply the Distributive Law: a ( b - c ) ===> ab - ac
a ===> 1 / 2; b ===> b; c ====> 12
1 / 2 b - 1 / 2 * 12
1 / 2 b - 12 * 1 / 2
Simplify:
1 / 2 b - 12 * 1 / 2
b / 2 - 6
1 / 2 b - 12 * 1 / 2
1 / 2 b ===> b / 2 ===> 1 / 2 b
Multiply Fractions:
a ( b ) / c ===> a( b )/c
1 * b / 2
Multiply:
1 * b ===> b
b / 2
12 * 1 / 2 ===> 6
12 * 1 / 2
Multiply Fractions::
a ( b ) / c =====> a(b)/c
1(12)/2
Multiply the numbers:
1 * 12 =====> 12
12 / 2
Divide numbers:
12 / 2 ======> 6
6
Answer: b / 2 - 6
Therefore, 1 / 2 ( b - 12 ) =========> b / 2 - 6
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