MARKING BRAINLIEST What is the simplest form of the expression 1/2(10x - 6y - 8x)

A: 9x - 3y
B: 2x - 6y
C: 5x - 3y
D: x - 3y

Respuesta :

Collect like terms

1/2((10x - 8x) - 6y)

Simplify (10x - 8x) - 6y to 2x - 6y

1/2(2x - 6y)

Simplify 2x - 6y/2

2x - 6y/2

Factor out the common term 2

2(x - 3y)/2

Cancel 2

Answer: D. x - 3y