Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's solve both questions one at a time.
Question 1:
The equation is .
Steps:
- Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
- To solve for , recall that the absolute value equation leads to two possible equations:
- Solve each:
- For :
- For :
Thus, the solutions are and .
Answer: The correct choices are A (x = -22) and F (x = 18).
Question 2:
The equation is .
Steps:
- Subtract 1 from both sides:
- Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction:
- Notice that an absolute value expression cannot be negative. Therefore, there are no solutions to this equation.
Answer: The correct choice is F (No Solutions).
Would you like more details on any of the steps? Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
- How do you solve absolute value inequalities?
- What are the steps to graph solutions on a number line?
- How do you solve equations involving absolute values with variables on both sides?
- Can absolute value functions ever produce negative outputs?
- What happens when you square both sides of an absolute value equation?
Tip: Always check for extraneous solutions when solving absolute value equations, especially after squaring both sides or multiplying.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Absolute Value Equations
Graphing Solutions
Algebra
Formulas
|A| = B implies A = B or A = -B
Theorems
Properties of Absolute Values
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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