Question

how to simplify 1/2(g-16)

Answer 1

Use the distribution property.

Multiply the outside by everything inside the brackets:

That is...

1/2 is the same as: 2(g - 16)

Since it's multiplication perform the inverse operation: Divide by the terms on the inside:

That is

g - 16
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2

Answer 2

More specifically, you multiple the terms by 1/2, giving you.

That is you distribute:

1/2 * g = 1g/2

1/2 * (1)-16 = -16 /2

The 1's cancel, leaving you with

g - 16
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Answer 3

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