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

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Good evening, Please help me solve this rational expression. In addition, please provide the steps. x/2 + 1 = x/4      Log On


   

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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F2 + 1 = x%2F4
Clear the denominators, multiply by 4
4*x%2F2 + 4(1) = 4*x%2F4
Cancel the denominators
2x + 4 = x
Subtract 4 from both sides
2x = x - 4
subtract x from both sides
x = -4
;
:
Check solution in original problem
%28-4%29%2F2 + 1 = %28-4%29%2F4
-2 + 1 = -1; equality confirms your solution