Math Problem Statement
|3x - 5| - 6 = 4
Solution
To solve the equation:
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Isolate the absolute value term by adding 6 to both sides:
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Set up two separate equations because the expression inside the absolute value can be either positive or negative:
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Solve each equation separately:
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For :
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For :
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Final solution:
So, the values of that satisfy the equation are:
Would you like more details on any of the steps?
Here are 5 related questions:
- What is the solution if the absolute value equation were ?
- How would the solution change if we had ?
- What are the steps to solve ?
- Can absolute value equations have no solutions? If so, under what conditions?
- How do you solve absolute value inequalities, like ?
Tip: When solving absolute value equations, always isolate the absolute value expression before setting up separate equations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Absolute Value Equations
Linear Equations
Formulas
|A| = B implies A = B or A = -B
Theorems
Properties of Absolute Value
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10