ok so for me, this is confusing becuase of the shapes and stuff
but wait, translate into equaotn
x+x+x=x+1+1+1+0.5
add like terms
3x=x+3+0.5
3x+x=3.5
remember we can do anytihing to an equiaotn as long as we do ti to both isdes
try to get x's on one side only
3x=x+3.5
minus x from both isdes
3x-1x=x-x+3.5
2x=0+3.5
2x=3.5
divide both sides by 2
2x/2=3.5/2
2/2x=1.75
1x=1.75
x=1.75
ok so look for the 1.75 on the line
it should be between 1 and 2, closer to 2 than 1
answer is C