Subtract 1/2(z+4)−4(1/4z+1) . Use fractions in final form.(1 point)

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To subtract the given fractions, we can distribute and simplify:

1/2(z+4) - 4(1/4z+1)

= 1/2 * z + 1/2 * 4 - 4 * 1/4 * z - 4 * 1

= 1/2z + 2 - z - 4

= -1/2z - 2

So, subtracting 1/2(z+4) - 4(1/4z+1) gives -1/2z - 2.
are you sure its not -1/4z-1?