The value of the expression -1/2 * (10x - 4) - (4x - 2) is -9x + 4
How to evaluate the expression?
The expression is given as
-1/2 (10x-4) -( 4x-2)
Rewrite properly as
-1/2 * (10x - 4) - (4x - 2)
Open the brackets
So, we have
-1/2 * (10x - 4) - (4x - 2) = -5x + 2 - 4x + 2
Collect the like terms in the above expression
So, we have
-1/2 * (10x - 4) - (4x - 2) = -5x - 4x + 2 + 2
Evaluate the like terms in the above expression
So, we have
-1/2 * (10x - 4) - (4x - 2) = -9x + 4
Hence, the value of the expression -1/2 * (10x - 4) - (4x - 2) is -9x + 4
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