Solve $\dfrac{1}{2}(x - 3) = \dfrac{1}{4}(x + 5)$.

Solve $\dfrac{1}{2}(x - 3) = \dfrac{1}{4}(x + 5)$.
  1. $11$
  2. $5$
  3. $3$
  4. $1$

Solution

Multiply by 4: $2(x-3) = x + 5 \Rightarrow 2x - 6 = x + 5 \Rightarrow x = 11$.

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