SOLUTION: how to solve this equation 6|1-5x|-9=57

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Question 732940: how to solve this equation 6|1-5x|-9=57
Found 2 solutions by lynnlo, solver91311:
Answer by lynnlo(4176)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X=-2,12/5
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Add 9 to both sides



Divide both sides by 6



Apply the definition of the absolute value function:



So if then



Add -1 to both sides



Divide both sides by -5



But if then



Add -1 to both sides



Divide both sides by -5



Hence the solution set is

I leave it as an exercise for the student to check the answers.

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