Let's solve this equation step by step:
0.5*(8x + 1) = 1.5 - (9 - 4x)
First, distribute the 0.5 on the left side:
4x + 0.5 = 1.5 - (9 - 4x)
Next, simplify the expression inside the parentheses on the right side:
4x + 0.5 = 1.5 - 9 + 4x
Combine the constants on the right side:
4x + 0.5 = -7.5 + 4x
Subtract 4x from both sides:
0.5 = -7.5
This equation is not possible, so there is no solution.
Let's solve this equation step by step:
0.5*(8x + 1) = 1.5 - (9 - 4x)
First, distribute the 0.5 on the left side:
4x + 0.5 = 1.5 - (9 - 4x)
Next, simplify the expression inside the parentheses on the right side:
4x + 0.5 = 1.5 - 9 + 4x
Combine the constants on the right side:
4x + 0.5 = -7.5 + 4x
Subtract 4x from both sides:
0.5 = -7.5
This equation is not possible, so there is no solution.