document.write( "Question 782044: |x-1/4|=1/5 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #476241 by algebrahouse.com(1659)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! |x - 1/4| = 1/5 \n" ); document.write( "x - 1/4 = 1/5 or x - 1/4 = -1/5 {absolute value is distance from zero, so x - 1/4 could be 1/5 or -1/5} \n" ); document.write( "x = 1/5 + 1/4 or x = -1/5 + 1/4 {added 1/4 to each side} \n" ); document.write( "x = 4/20 + 5/20 or x = -4/20 + 5/20 {got common denominators} \n" ); document.write( "x = 9/20 or x = 1/20 {added} \n" ); document.write( " For more help from me, visit: www.algebrahouse.com \n" ); document.write( " |