How do you simplify 1/ 4( 12- 4t )14(12−4t)? Algebra Properties of Real Numbers Expressions and the Distributive Property 1 Answer Christy L. · Stefan V. May 15, 2018 1/4(12+4t)=3-t14(12+4t)=3−t Explanation: First, you multiply 1212 by 1/414. 33 is 1/414 of 1212, so it is equal to 33. Then, multiply 1/414 by -4t−4t. 1/414 of 44 is 11, so it is equal to -1t−1t. -1t−1t is equal to -t−t. Finally, you have your answer, 3-t3−t. Answer link Related questions What is the Distributive Property? How do you use the distributive property with variables? Why is the distributive property important? When do you use order of operations and when do you use the distributive property? How do you simplify 7(x+2)7(x+2)? How do you simplify 7(2x-8)7(2x−8)? How do you simplify (x + 4) - 2(x + 5)(x+4)−2(x+5)? How do you use the distributive property to simplify 0.25 (6q + 32)0.25(6q+32)? How do you distribute 13x(3y + z)13x(3y+z)? How do you distribute and simplify 1/2(x - y) - 412(x−y)−4? See all questions in Expressions and the Distributive Property Impact of this question 1937 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License