Question 289797
{{{x/2}}} + 1 = {{{x/4}}}
Clear the denominators, multiply by 4
4*{{{x/2}}} + 4(1) = 4*{{{x/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
{{{(-4)/2}}} + 1 = {{{(-4)/4}}}
-2 + 1 = -1; equality confirms your solution