SOLUTION: I need help with this problem:
The directions say "solve each equation". The chapter is about solving equations and equations involving absolute value.
/-2x/ = /-8/
The /
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: I need help with this problem:
The directions say "solve each equation". The chapter is about solving equations and equations involving absolute value.
/-2x/ = /-8/
The / / means absolute value signs.
Thank you!
This question is from textbook College Algabra Sullivan
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
/-2x/ = /-8/
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If -2x is >=0, then |-2x| = -2x
If -2x is < 0, then |-2x| = -(-2x)= 2x
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So you get:
-2x = 8 or 2x=8
x=-4 or x=4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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