Which expression is equivalent to the given expression?
-(1/2y + 1/4)

a. -1/4 (1 + 2y)

b. 1/4(2y - 1)

c. -2 (1/4y - 1/8)

d. 2 (1/8 - 1/4y)

The expression-(1/2y + 1/4) is equivalent to the expression-1/4 + -1/2y

( A ) Is Correct

It's like discovering the answer to a puzzle. the purpose in solving an equation is to find the value or values of the variable that makes it a true statement. any value of the variable that makes the equation true is called a solution to the equation.