SOLUTION: Amswer for 8|w-7|=72

Question 343661: Amswer for 8|w-7|=72
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Divide both sides by 8

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

or Set the expression equal to the original value 9 and it's opposite -9

Now lets focus on the first equation

Add 7 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Now lets focus on the second equation

Add 7 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

So the solutions to are:

or

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