Use the distributive property to rewrite the algebraic expression without parentheses. Then simplify the result, if
possible.
-$\frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 12 x - 8 )$
A)3x - 2
B)48x - 32
C)3x - 8
D)x

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Using the distributive property, multiply each term inside the parentheses by $\frac{1}{4}$: $\frac{1}{4} \cdot 12x = 3x$ and $\frac{1}{4} \cdot -8 = -2$, resulting in $3x - 2$.

Use the Distributive Property to Rewrite the Algebraic Expression Without 14(12x−8)\frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 12 x - 8 )41​(12x−8)

Use the Distributive Property to Rewrite the Algebraic Expression Without $\frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 12 x - 8 )$