Question

solve the following.
\\(\frac{1}{2}x + 2 = \frac{1}{4}x - 2\\)
\\(x = \square\\)
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Explanation:

Step1: Subtract $\frac{1}{4}x$ from both sides

$\frac{1}{2}x - \frac{1}{4}x + 2 = -2$

Step2: Subtract 2 from both sides

$\frac{1}{2}x - \frac{1}{4}x = -4$

Step3: Combine like terms

$\frac{1}{4}x = -4$

Step4: Multiply both sides by 4

$x = -16$

Answer:

-16