SOLUTION: 7∣x−9∣−5=−3∣x−9∣+25

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Question 1104437: 7∣x−9∣−5=−3∣x−9∣+25
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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7abs%28x-9%29%2B3abs%28x-9%29-5=25
10abs%28x-9%29=25%2B5
10abs%28x-9%29=30
abs%28x-9%29=3


x-9 positive or zero
x-9=3
x=12

x-9 negative
x-9=-3
x=-3%2B9
x=6

ANSWER: system%28x=6%2Cor%2Cx=12%29