SOLUTION: solve each equation or inequality. b.|2x-6|=81

Question 174910This question is from textbook algebra 1
: solve each equation or inequality.
b.|2x-6|=81 This question is from textbook algebra 1

Answer by actuary(112) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Absolute value (2x-6) = 81 so
2x-6 = 81 (Equation #1) and
2x-6 = -81 (Equation #2)
Solve Equation #1 for x
2x-6=81 so 2x=87 Therefore, x = 87/2 = 43.5
Solve Equation #2 for x
2x-6=-81 so 2x=-75 Therefore, x = -75/2 = -37.5
I hope that this helps.
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