Algebra Examples

$y = - \frac{1}{2} (2)$

Step 1

Remove parentheses.

$y = - \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 2.1

Move the leading negative in $- \frac{1}{2}$ into the numerator.

$y = \frac{- 1}{2} \cdot 2$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$y = \frac{- 1}{2} \cdot 2$

Step 2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$y = - 1$