Question 52864
solve the equation:
:
5x/4+1/2=x-1/2

Brackets would be a big help here. Assume you mean:
:
[5x/4] + [1/2]  = x - [1/2]
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Eliminate the denominators, mult equation by 4 and you have:
  5x + 2 = 4x - 2
:
  5x - 4x = -2 - 2
:
        x = -4