SOLUTION: I need help please with these problems: Solve the absolute value equation and graph the solution set: [2x-8]=0 [5x-1]<=14

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Question 85635: I need help please with these problems: Solve the absolute value equation and graph the solution set:
[2x-8]=0
[5x-1]<=14

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the absolute value equation and graph the solution set:
[2x-8]=0
2x-8=0
x=4
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[5x-1]<=14
-14<=5x-1<=14
Add 1 along the line to get:
-13 <=5x<=15
Divide by 5 along the line to get:
-13/5 <= x <= 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.