SOLUTION: Solve the equation: |2𝑡−9|=|5𝑡−3|

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Question 1117944: Solve the equation: |2𝑡−9|=|5𝑡−3|
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, solver91311:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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if argument signs are same
2t-9=5t-3
-9=3t-3
3t=-9%2B3
3t=-6
t=-2-------this one works.

OR

if argument signs are opposite
2t-9=3-5t
7t=3%2B9
7t=12
t=12%2F7--------this also works.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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is equivalent to:

OR

Solve both equations to find the two element solution set for the absolute value equation.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it