Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Sections 6.1-6.5 - Integrated Review - Expressions and Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Page 379: 1

Answer

$x=\frac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

The best way to solve the equation is to get rid of the denominators. Multiply both sides by the LCD, which is 8, to have: $\\8(\frac{x}{2} = 8(\frac{1}{8}+\frac{x}{4} \\4x=1+2x$ Combine like terms to have: $\\4x-2x=1 \\2x=1 \\x=\frac{1}{2}$
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