SOLUTION: what is the absolute value of (4x+1)+6=15

Question 357123: what is the absolute value of (4x+1)+6=15
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Subtract 6 from both sides.

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

Subtract 1 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x

Reduce

Now lets focus on the second equation

Subtract 1 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x

Divide

So the solutions to are:

or

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