Simplify.
−1/2(−6x+3)
(1 point)
Responses
−3x−3
negative 3 x minus 3
−3x+32
negative 3 x plus 3 halves
3x+3
3 x plus 3
3x−32
3x - 3
r u sure?
Apologies for the mistake in the initial response.
The correct simplification is:
-1/2(-6x + 3) simplifies to 3x - 3.
To simplify the expression −1/2(−6x+3), follow these steps:
Step 1: Distribute the -1/2 to both terms inside the parentheses:
-1/2 * (-6x) + -1/2 * (3)
Step 2: Simplify each term separately:
3x - 3/2
Therefore, the simplified expression is 3x - 3/2.
To simplify the expression −1/2(−6x+3), you can distribute the −1/2 to both terms inside the parentheses. This means multiplying each term by −1/2.
First, distribute −1/2 to the −6x term:
−1/2 * −6x = (−1/2) * (−6x) = 6x/2 = 3x
Next, distribute −1/2 to the +3 term:
−1/2 * 3 = (−1/2) * 3 = −3/2
Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:
3x − 3/2
So the correct option is −3x−3.