Question 12047
Do you mean {{{x/4 = (-x/2) - 1}}}?  


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


{{{4*(x/4) = 4*(-x/2) - 4*1}}}


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 + 2x = -2x + 2x - 4}}}

{{{3x = -4}}}


Divide both sides by 3: 
{{{x = -4/3}}}


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