SOLUTION: i cant figure out this problem............ its: x/4= -x/2-1 ( x over 4 equals negative x over 2 minus 1) /= fraction bar

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Question 12047: i cant figure out this problem............ its:
x/4= -x/2-1 ( x over 4 equals negative x over 2 minus 1)
/= fraction bar
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you mean x%2F4+=+%28-x%2F2%29+-+1?

If so, multiply both sides by the LCD which is 4:

4%2A%28x%2F4%29+=+4%2A%28-x%2F2%29+-+4%2A1

Divide out all the denominators:
x+=+-2x+-+4

It's best to get all the x terms to the left side by adding +2x to each side, since the number terms are already on the right side.
x+%2B+2x+=+-2x+%2B+2x+-+4
3x+=+-4

Divide both sides by 3:
x+=+-4%2F3

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