SOLUTION: Is this correct? 4|x|+|-4|=|-6| 4|x|+|-4|-|-4|=|-6|-|-4| 4|x|=|-6-4| 4|x|=|-10| |x|=|-2.5| x=-2.5

Algebra ->  Absolute-value -> SOLUTION: Is this correct? 4|x|+|-4|=|-6| 4|x|+|-4|-|-4|=|-6|-|-4| 4|x|=|-6-4| 4|x|=|-10| |x|=|-2.5| x=-2.5      Log On


   

Question 18794: Is this correct?
4|x|+|-4|=|-6|
4|x|+|-4|-|-4|=|-6|-|-4|
4|x|=|-6-4|
4|x|=|-10|
|x|=|-2.5|
x=-2.5
Answer by piglet162431(90) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not quite.
First it might be helpful to solve the absolute value (the distance between the integer or variable from 0)
4|x|+|-4|=|-6|=
4x+4=6
4x=2
x=1/2
Check
4|1/2|+ 4=6
2+4=6