SOLUTION: How do i solve [12x - 4/7] = 5 and it's an absolute value problem.

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Question 275764: How do i solve [12x - 4/7] = 5 and it's an absolute value problem.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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|12x - 4/7| = 5
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12x - 4/7 = 5
12x=35/7 + 4/7
x=39/7 * 1/12
=39/84 = 13/28
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12x - 4/7 = -5
12x=4/7 - 35/7
x=-31/7 * 1/12
=-31/84
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Ed