Math Problem Statement
|3 - 6a| = 3
Solution
The equation shown in the image is:
This is an absolute value equation. To solve it, we'll split it into two cases based on the properties of absolute value:
Case 1:
The expression inside the absolute value is positive or zero: Solve for :
Case 2:
The expression inside the absolute value is negative: Solve for :
Solution:
The values of are and .
Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions that can help expand on this concept:
- How do you handle absolute value equations with no solutions?
- Can you solve an equation with multiple absolute value expressions?
- What are the key properties of absolute value functions in graphs?
- How does this type of equation relate to inequalities?
- How can we check if the solutions to absolute value equations are correct?
Tip: Always test your solutions by plugging them back into the original equation to verify correctness.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Absolute Value Equations
Formulas
|x| = c implies x = c or x = -c
Theorems
Absolute Value Properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10