SOLUTION: What are the possible values of x in |12−4x|=2?

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Question 431491: What are the possible values of x in
|12−4x|=2?
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solution:abs%2812-4x%29=2 We distinct two cases:
1)If, 12-4x>=0 =>-4x >=-12 =>x <=3,we have 12-4x=2 => x=5/2, and
2)If, 12-4x<0 =>-4x<-12 => x>3, we have -(12-4x)=2 => x=7/2.
Answer: The possible values of x are:5/2 and 7/2.
Done.