Answer:

Explanation:
Since x is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.

Simplify the left side of the equation by combing
and
.

To write
as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by
.

Simplify terms by combining
and
. Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

Raise x to the power of 1.

Factor
out of
.

Factor
out of
.

Factor
out of


Multiply 2 by 2.

Add 1 and 4.

Combine
and
.

Move all terms containing
to the left side of the equation.

Move all terms not containing
to the right side of the equation.

Multiply both sides of the equation by


Simplify both sides of the equation.
