SOLUTION: Solve each absolute value equation |8-3x|=2

Question 174186This question is from textbook algebra 1
: Solve each absolute value equation
|8-3x|=2 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 2 and it's opposite -2

Now lets focus on the first equation

Subtract 8 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x

Reduce

Now lets focus on the second equation

Subtract 8 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x

Divide

So the solutions are:

or

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