Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation involving absolute value. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) |6 − 4x| − 1 = 8

Solution

To solve the equation involving absolute value:

64x1=8|6 - 4x| - 1 = 8

Step 1: Isolate the absolute value expression.

Add 1 to both sides of the equation:

64x=9|6 - 4x| = 9

Step 2: Break it into two cases.

Since 64x=9|6 - 4x| = 9, we consider two possibilities:

  1. 64x=96 - 4x = 9
  2. 64x=96 - 4x = -9

Case 1: 64x=96 - 4x = 9

Solve for xx:

64x=94x=964x=36 - 4x = 9 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -4x = 9 - 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -4x = 3 x=34=34x = \frac{3}{-4} = -\frac{3}{4}

Case 2: 64x=96 - 4x = -9

Solve for xx:

64x=94x=964x=156 - 4x = -9 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -4x = -9 - 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -4x = -15 x=154=154x = \frac{-15}{-4} = \frac{15}{4}

Final Answer:

The solutions are:

x=34,154x = -\frac{3}{4}, \frac{15}{4}

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Tip: Always check both cases when solving absolute value equations, as both positive and negative values need to be considered.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Equations

Formulas

Absolute value equation: |a| = b implies a = b or a = -b

Theorems

Absolute Value Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10