Question

How do i solve for x if (x+1)/(x+1)= 1/2​?

Answer 1

x= -1

Explanation:

Given data

We have the expression as

(x+1)/(x+1)= 1/2​

let us first cross multiply

2(x+1)=(x+1)

2x+2=x+1

collect like terms

2x-x=1-2

x= -1

Hence the value of x=-1