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1/2x+1/2x=x+1
Can someone show me how to do this???

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It is going to end up as x = x + 1, which is not possible even if x = 0. so solution does not exist.
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The answer is in the attachment below. Open it up in a new window to see it in full.

The secret to solving this problem lies in completing the square.
1/2x+1/2x=x+1 Can someone show me how to do this???-example-1
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