SOLUTION: I can't get an answer to 1 divided by the absolute value of 1 minus 7x that is equal to 6 Its a fraction that is set equal to 6. also, i've tried multiplying by 1 minus 7x, a

Question 218079: I can't get an answer to
1 divided by the absolute value of 1 minus 7x that is equal to 6
Its a fraction that is set equal to 6.
also, i've tried multiplying by 1 minus 7x, and get x equals 1 divided by 7 but this answer is wrong.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 divided by the absolute value of 1 minus 7x that is equal to 6
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1/[|1-7x| = 6
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Invert both sides to get:
|1-7x| = 1/6
1-7x = 1/6 or 1-7x = -1/6
7x = (5/6) or 7x = 7/6
x = 5/42 or x = 1/6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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