Problem

Solve the equation for $x$.
\[
\frac{x+4}{2}=\frac{30}{16}
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution set is (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B. The solution set is $\{x \mid x$ is a real number $\}$.
C. The solution set is $\varnothing$.

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Final Answer: The solution set is \(\boxed{-\frac{1}{4}}\)

Steps

Step 1 :The given equation is a simple linear equation. We can solve it by cross multiplying and then simplifying to find the value of $x$.

Step 2 :Cross multiply to get $16(x+4) = 2(30)$

Step 3 :Simplify to get $16x + 64 = 60$

Step 4 :Subtract 64 from both sides to get $16x = -4$

Step 5 :Divide both sides by 16 to get $x = -\frac{1}{4}$

Step 6 :The solution to the equation is $x = -\frac{1}{4}$. Therefore, the solution set is a single value.

Step 7 :Final Answer: The solution set is \(\boxed{-\frac{1}{4}}\)

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