SOLUTION: Help with absolute value equations. Thanks Absolute value[5x]+9=19

Question 184135: Help with absolute value equations. Thanks
Absolute value[5x]+9=19
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Subtract 9 from both sides.

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

or Set the expression equal to the original value 10 and it's opposite -10

Now lets focus on the first equation

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x

Divide

Now lets focus on the second equation

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x

Divide

So the solutions are: or
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