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In order to find the answer to this particular problem. you would have to do the [tex]Distributive [/tex] [tex]Property[/tex]
So, [tex] \frac{1}{2} (-12m + 38)[/tex]
[tex] \frac{1}{2} (-12m) = -6m \\ \\ \\ \frac{1}{2} (36) = 19 [/tex]
Your answer: [tex]-6m + 19 [/tex] (option C,)
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