\(-\frac{1}{4} -\frac{1}{2}(-\frac{1}{5} a -1\frac{1}{2})\)
Simplify Expressions
Rewrite expressions into equivalent forms (challenging)
Simplify each expression with the order of operations, distribution, and combining like terms.
Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with rational coefficients.