Question

Solve the equation.

1/2x + 1/2x = x + 1​

Answer 1

0=4

Explanation:

1/2x + 1/2x = x + 1

x/2 + x/2 = x + 1

2x + 2x/4 = x + 1

4x = 4(x + 1)

4x = 4x + 4

4x - 4x = 4

0=4

Answer 2

undefined, 0 does not equal 1

Explanation:

in the end, x is cancelled out and you are left with 0=1 which is not true