SOLUTION: Good evening, Please help me solve this rational expression. In addition, please provide the steps. x/2 + 1 = x/4

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Question 289797: Good evening,
Please help me solve this rational expression. In addition, please provide the steps.
x/2 + 1 = x/4

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+ 1 =
Clear the denominators, multiply by 4
4* + 4(1) = 4*
Cancel the denominators
2x + 4 = x
Subtract 4 from both sides
2x = x - 4
subtract x from both sides
x = -4
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Check solution in original problem
+ 1 =
-2 + 1 = -1; equality confirms your solution

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