Compare 1/2 with 3/4 using syymbols

Find a number such that if you add 8 and divide the result by 4 you will get the same answer as if you subtracted 3 from the original number and divided by 2

Its due ! write an equation in which the quadratic expression 2x^2-2x 12 equals 0. show the expression in factored form and explain what your solutions mean for the equation. show your work.

Can someone factor this fully? my friend and i have two different answers and i would like to know if either of them is right. you in advance. a^2 - b^2 + 25 + 10a