Solve the Fraction Equation: -1/2(x - 1/4) = 1/2(3 - x)

Solve for X:

12(x14)=12(3x) -\frac{1}{2}(x-\frac{1}{4})=\frac{1}{2}(3-x)

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00:00 Solve
00:04 Multiply by 2 to eliminate fractions
00:27 Negative times positive is always negative
00:33 Negative times negative is always positive
00:40 Let's arrange the equation so that one side has only the unknown X
00:49 We got an illogical expression, therefore there is no solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Solve for X:

12(x14)=12(3x) -\frac{1}{2}(x-\frac{1}{4})=\frac{1}{2}(3-x)

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Step-by-step solution

To solve the given equation, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Distribute the fractions
    For the left side: 12(x14)=12x+18-\frac{1}{2}(x-\frac{1}{4}) = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{8}.
    For the right side: 12(3x)=3212x\frac{1}{2}(3-x) = \frac{3}{2} - \frac{1}{2}x.
  • Step 2: Set the distributed expressions equal to each other
    Equation: 12x+18=3212x-\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{3}{2} - \frac{1}{2}x.
  • Step 3: Simplify and solve for xx
    Notice that the 12x-\frac{1}{2}x terms cancel each other on both sides of the equation:
    18=32\frac{1}{8} = \frac{3}{2}.
    This clearly is not possible since 18\frac{1}{8} is not equal to 32\frac{3}{2}.
  • Conclusion: Determine if a solution exists
    The result indicates a contradiction because both sides of the equation cannot be equal. This implies that no value of xx will satisfy the equation.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is that there is no solution.

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Final Answer

There is no solution.

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\( 2(4-x)=8 \)

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