SOLUTION: What is the solution of |2x-7|+1 = 9 I get -3/2 but my answer key says -1/2 Not sure why and thank you.

SOLUTION: What is the solution of |2x-7|+1 = 9 I get -3/2 but my answer key says -1/2 Not sure why and thank you.

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Question 1034451: What is the solution of |2x-7|+1 = 9
I get -3/2 but my answer key says -1/2
Not sure why and thank you.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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CHECK:
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for x=7.5
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ANSWER 1: One solution is x=7.5
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CHECK:
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For x=(-1/2):
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Another solution is x=-1/2
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ANSWERS: Solutions are 7.5 and -1/2
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