Solve the following absolute value equation by first isolating the

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2021-12-04

Solve the following absolute value equation by first isolating the absolute value expression. Make sure to find all values of x.
5|x|-7=33

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Witionsion

Witionsion

Beginner2021-12-05Added 19 answers

5|x|-7=33
5|x|-7=33
Add 7 to both side
5|x|-7+7=33+7
5|x|=40
divide both side 5
5|x|5=405
|x|=8
Apply absolute rule: (if |u|=a, a>0 then u=a or u=-a)
x=-8 or x=8

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