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Simplify 1/2*(x-3)

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{2} \cdot (x - 3)

Solution

\frac{x}{2} - \frac{3}{2}

Solution steps

\frac{1}{2} (x - 3)

Apply the distributive law:

a (b - c) = ab - a c

\frac{1}{2} (x - 3) = \frac{1}{2} x - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 3

= \frac{1}{2} x - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 3

Simplify

\frac{1}{2} x - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 3 : \frac{x}{2} - \frac{3}{2}

= \frac{x}{2} - \frac{3}{2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is simplify 1/2*(x-3) ?
The solution to simplify 1/2*(x-3) is x/2-3/2