SOLUTION: I am doing something wrong somewhere in the equation- can you show me how you get your answer? 1/2(x+2)+3/4(x+4)=x+5 Thank you so much for your help

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Question 464601: I am doing something wrong somewhere in the equation- can you show me how you get your answer?
1/2(x+2)+3/4(x+4)=x+5
Thank you so much for your help
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.5x+1+.75x+3=x+5
1.25x+4=x+5
0.25x=1
x=1/0.25
x=4