The equivalent expression on expanding -1/4 (-8x + 12y) is 2x - 3y
Expansion of expression can be carried out using the distributive rule a shown:
A(B + C) = AB + AC
Note that A is distributed over B and C
Given the expression
-1/4 (-8x + 12y)
-1/4(-8x) - 1/4(12y)
2x - 3y
Hence the equivalent expression on expanding -1/4 (-8x + 12y) is 2x - 3y
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