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Solve the equation.

1/2x + 1/2x = x + 1​

Solve the equation. 1/2x + 1/2x = x + 1​-example-1
User Saeed All Gharaee
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Answer:

0=4

Explanation:

1/2x + 1/2x = x + 1

x/2 + x/2 = x + 1

2x + 2x/4 = x + 1

4x = 4(x + 1)

4x = 4x + 4

4x - 4x = 4

0=4

User Dacongy
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Answer:

undefined, 0 does not equal 1

Explanation:

in the end, x is cancelled out and you are left with 0=1 which is not true

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