To solve linear equations that have fractions and decimals, just follow these easy steps:

1. Get Rid of Fractions or Decimals:
   Multiply every part of the equation by a number that makes everything whole. If you have fractions, use the least common multiple (LCM). For decimals, just multiply everything by 10.

   For example, in the equation:
   $0.5x + 1 = 3$

   Multiply everything by 10:
   $5x + 10 = 30$

2. Move Things Around:
   We want to get the variable (the letter, like x) by itself. So, we can move the numbers to one side.

   Using our example:
   $5x = 30 - 10$

   This simplifies to:
   $5x = 20$

3. Isolate the Variable:
   Now, we just need to divide by the number in front of the variable (called the coefficient).

   So, we do:
   $x = 20/5$

   Which gives us:
   $x = 4$

And there you have it! These simple steps will help you solve those tricky equations!