math

how do i do a problem like this 1/2(w-4)??

I assume you just want to "distribute" the 1/2 over the terms in the parentheses.

This would just give us

1/2w - 2

asley8273:

how do i do a problem like this 1/2(w-4)

You have asked 1/2 * (w-4) = (w-4)/2

is this what you mean or is the real question 1/[2(w-4)] ?

You need to use brackets to get the question correct and to make sure that we understand what you are asking.