Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation: 6 = 8 + |9x - 4|

Solution

The equation you need to solve is:

6=8+9x46 = 8 + |9x - 4|

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Isolate the absolute value:

68=9x46 - 8 = |9x - 4| 2=9x4-2 = |9x - 4|

  1. Analyze the result:

An absolute value A|A| is always non-negative, meaning it cannot be a negative number. Here, we have 9x4=2|9x - 4| = -2, 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: \emptyset.

Let me know if you need more details, and feel free to ask any of the following questions for further practice:

  1. How do you solve equations involving absolute values?
  2. Can you explain cases when an absolute value equation has no solution?
  3. What is the general method for solving Ax+B=C|Ax + B| = C?
  4. How do you graph absolute value equations?
  5. 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