They are not equal.
Expression
In mathematics, an expression is defined as a set of numbers, variables, and mathematical operations that are formed according to rules which is dependent on the context.
Given equations
1/4(8y -12)
2y - 12
To find
1/4(8y -12) equivalent to \(\dfrac{1}{4}(8y-12)
eq (2y - 12)\)
Solution
\(\dfrac{1}{4}(8y-12)\\\)
multiplying \(\dfrac{1}{4}\) inside the brackets,
\(=(\dfrac{1}{4}\times 8y)-(\dfrac{1}{4}\times 12)\\\)
\(=(2y)-(3)\\\)
\(=2y-3\)
Therefore, \(\dfrac{1}{4}(8y-12)
eq (2y-12)\)
Hence, they are not equal.
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