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simplify 1/2 (x-2)

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{2} (x - 2)

Solution

\frac{x}{2} - 1

Solution steps

\frac{1}{2} (x - 2)

Apply the distributive law:

a (b - c) = ab - a c

\frac{1}{2} (x - 2) = \frac{1}{2} x - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2

= \frac{1}{2} x - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2

Simplify

\frac{1}{2} x - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 : \frac{x}{2} - 1

= \frac{x}{2} - 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 1/2 (x-2) ?
The solution to 1/2 (x-2) is x/2-1