Answer:
2x-3y
Step-by-step explanation:
To expand this expression, use the distributive property.
[tex]-\frac{1}{4}(-8x+12y)[/tex]
To distribute, multiply each term inside the parentheses by the number outside the parentheses.
[tex](-\frac{1}{4}*-8x)+(-\frac{1}{4} *12y)[/tex]
Multiply -1/4 and -8x first.
[tex]((-\frac{1}{4}*-8)x)+(-\frac{1}{4} *12y)[/tex]
[tex]2x+(-\frac{1}{4} *12y)[/tex]
Next, multiply -1/4 and 12y.
[tex]2x+ ((-\frac{1}{4} *12)y)[/tex]
[tex]2x+ -3y[/tex]
A +- becomes a -
[tex]2x-3y[/tex]
