SOLUTION: Solve each absolute value equation b.|3x-7|=16

Question 174182This question is from textbook algebra 1
: Solve each absolute value equation
b.|3x-7|=16 This question is from textbook algebra 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Break up the absolute value (remember, if you have , then or )

or Set the expression equal to the original value 16 and it's opposite -16

Now lets focus on the first equation

Add 7 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x

Divide

Now lets focus on the second equation

Add 7 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x

Reduce

So the solutions are:

or

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