please help me solve 1/3(6x-3y)-1/2(8x-4y)
2x-y-4x+2y
-2x+y
Since it is not an equation, it cannot be solved, but it can be simplified as shown above.
To solve the expression: 1/3(6x-3y)-1/2(8x-4y), you need to simplify it step by step.
Let's break it down:
1/3(6x - 3y) - 1/2(8x - 4y)
First, let's distribute the 1/3 and 1/2 to their respective terms inside the parentheses.
(1/3) * 6x - (1/3) * 3y - (1/2) * 8x + (1/2) * 4y
Now, simplify each term:
(6/3)x - (3/3)y - (8/2)x + (4/2)y
Next, simplify the fractions:
2x - y - 4x + 2y
Combine like terms:
(2x - 4x) + (-y + 2y)
-2x + y
So, the simplified expression is -2x + y.