1/2(12x - 16)
(Distributive property)

6x - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute 1/2 to all terms within the parenthesis:

1/2(12x - 16) = (12x - 16)/2

12x/2 = 6x

-16/2 = -8

6x - 8 is your answer.

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answer: a.

step-by-step explanation: the answer is a. because, you need to converge the fractions to find a solution.

if a = 1,   and b = 2, then the answer is 47.99999999. if you round that to the nearest whole number, the answer is 48.