Math Problem Statement
Solve the equation: 6 = 8 + |9x - 4|
Solution
The equation you need to solve is:
Step-by-step solution:
- Isolate the absolute value:
- Analyze the result:
An absolute value is always non-negative, meaning it cannot be a negative number. Here, we have , which is impossible.
Conclusion:
There is no solution to this equation because an absolute value cannot be negative.
Thus, the solution set is the empty set: .
Let me know if you need more details, and feel free to ask any of the following questions for further practice:
- How do you solve equations involving absolute values?
- Can you explain cases when an absolute value equation has no solution?
- What is the general method for solving ?
- How do you graph absolute value equations?
- Can absolute values ever be negative?
Tip: Always check if the absolute value equation results in a negative value. If it does, there's no solution!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Absolute Value Equations
Formulas
|Ax + B| = C, where C ≥ 0
Theorems
Absolute value properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9