Look at this equation 1/2(x+1)=2what is the four step process to find the solution to this equation

Using the order of operations you'll have to apply PEMDAS (Parentheses Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction) and in that order.

1/2 (x+2) = 2

1. Since there is nothing to do with the parentheses and there are no exponents you will be starting with multiplication.
Multiply 1/2 by (x+1).
1 (x+1)/2 = 2:

x+1/2 = 2

2. Next you'll have to multiply the denominator of 2 by both sides canceling it out on the left.
2 (x+1)/2 = 2(2):

x+1 = 4

3. Lastly, subtract 1 from both sides canceling it out on the left.
x+1 -1 = 4 -1

x = 3.

Check:

1. Fill in the variable x with 3 and solve inside parentheses.
1/2(3+1) = 2:

1/2 (4) = 2

2. Multiply 4 by 1/2.
4(1/2) = 2
4/2 = 2:

2=2