SOLUTION: how to solve this equation 6|1-5x|-9=57

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Question 732940: how to solve this equation 6|1-5x|-9=57
Found 2 solutions by lynnlo, solver91311:
Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source):
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X=-2,12/5

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Add 9 to both sides

Divide both sides by 6

Apply the definition of the absolute value function:

So if then

Add -1 to both sides

Divide both sides by -5

But if then

Add -1 to both sides

Divide both sides by -5

Hence the solution set is

I leave it as an exercise for the student to check the answers.

John

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