Answer:
x = 15/8
Step-by-step explanation:
1/2x + 3/2(x + 1) - 1/4 = 5
distribute 3/2 to (x+1)
1/2x + 3/2x + 3/2 - 1/4 = 5
multiply everything by 4
2x + 6x + 6 -1 = 20
add like terms
8x +5 = 20
subtract 5 from both sides
8x = 15
divide both sides by 8
x = 15/8
