document.write( "Question 199644: Please help me with this multiple choice question...The parentheses stand for absolute value bars...Thanks!!\r
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document.write( " What is the solution set of the absolute value equation (x^2 - 2x)= 3x-6 ?\r
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document.write( " a) (2,not = 3) b) 2 c) not = 3 d)(2,3)\r
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document.write( " I'm not sure whether to set it equal to zero or what side of the equation to make negative...thank you!
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Algebra.Com's Answer #150038 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! (x^2 - 2x)= 3x-6 \n" ); document.write( "x^2 - 2x = 3x-6 \n" ); document.write( "x^2 - 5x = -6 \n" ); document.write( "x^2 - 5x + 6= 0 \n" ); document.write( "(x-2)(x-3) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "x = {2,3} (answer d) \n" ); document.write( " |