Question

. Simplify the following.

i. (a + b) – ½ (2 + a – 2b)​

Answer 1

Answer:

= a + b - (1/2)(2) + (1/2)a - (1/2)2b

= a + b - 1 + a/2 - b

= a + a/2 - 1

= (2a + a - 2)/2

= (3a-2)/2