Question

(1/2)2(1/2)4 expanded form. simplify

Answer 1

expression in expanded form and simplify

Answer 2

can u rewrite your question

Answer 3

Do you mean (1/2)*2*(1/2)*4?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

well there isn't a * it says (1/2) 2 (1/2) 4

Answer 6

yes multiplying

Answer 7

when there is no sign between a number and a bracket, it means multiplication i.e. 2(3) = 2*3...

Answer 8

it says write each expression in expanded form. simplify

Answer 9

you can split the question into smaller question by doing the following
(1/2)*2*(1/2)*4
{(1/2)*2} * {(1/2)*4}
{(1/2)*(2/1)} * {(1/2)*(4/1)}
{1} * {2}
2

Answer 10

do you understand it now?

Answer 11

ohhh yea thank you so much

Answer 12

i have one more (-a)3(-a)4

Answer 13

no problem... have fun...

Answer 14

same thing again but with a letter
(-a)3(-a)4
{(-a)*3} * {(-a)*4}
{-3a} * {-4a}----------(when two negatives multiply, they become positive... when two similar letter multiply, they become the same letter squared)
12(a^2)

Answer 15

thank you so much now i see, its hard when u look at it but easy when u explain it

Answer 16

I guess breaking down the question help you see the question better. good luck and practice some more questions... have fun

Answer 17

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