Question

Solve the following by first clearing the fractions.

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

Answer 1

Answer: x = -1

Explanation:

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

Begin by subtracting
`(1)/(2)`

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

`-(1)/(4)(x+1)=0`

Multiply by -4 to get rid of the fraction.

`-4*-(1)/(4)(x+1)=0*-4\\x+1=0`

Subtract 1

`x=-1`