Question

Solve the following by first clearing the fractions.

1/2 - 1/4(x+1)=1/2

Answer 1

Answer: x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{4}(x+1)=\frac{1}{2}$

Begin by subtracting $\frac{1}{2}$

$-\frac{1}{4}(x+1)=\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}$

$-\frac{1}{4}(x+1)=0$

Multiply by -4 to get rid of the fraction.

$-4*-\frac{1}{4}(x+1)=0*-4\\x+1=0$

Subtract 1

$x=-1$