Math Problem Statement

Solve the given absolute value equations: 1. |x - 1| = 2 2. |2x - 4| = 4 3. |3 - 2x| = 5 4. |x - 2| = -1

Solution

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  1. Problem 1: x1=2|x - 1| = 2 This absolute value equation can be broken down into two cases: x1=2orx1=2x - 1 = 2 \quad \text{or} \quad x - 1 = -2 Solving these:

    • x1=2x - 1 = 2x=3x = 3
    • x1=2x - 1 = -2x=1x = -1

    Therefore, the solution is x=3x = 3 or x=1x = -1.

  2. Problem 2: 2x4=4|2x - 4| = 4 Break into two cases: 2x4=4or2x4=42x - 4 = 4 \quad \text{or} \quad 2x - 4 = -4 Solving these:

    • 2x4=42x - 4 = 42x=82x = 8x=4x = 4
    • 2x4=42x - 4 = -42x=02x = 0x=0x = 0

    So, the solution is x=4x = 4 or x=0x = 0.

  3. Problem 3: 32x=5|3 - 2x| = 5 Again, break into two cases: 32x=5or32x=53 - 2x = 5 \quad \text{or} \quad 3 - 2x = -5 Solving these:

    • 32x=53 - 2x = 52x=2-2x = 2x=1x = -1
    • 32x=53 - 2x = -52x=8-2x = -8x=4x = 4

    Thus, the solution is x=1x = -1 or x=4x = 4.

  4. Problem 4: x2=1|x - 2| = -1 Since the absolute value of any expression is always non-negative, it cannot equal a negative number. Therefore, this equation has no solution.


Would you like further details or explanations on any of the problems? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you solve absolute value inequalities?
  2. Can an absolute value expression ever result in a negative number?
  3. What are the general steps to solve absolute value equations?
  4. How can we graph absolute value functions?
  5. What are some real-world applications of absolute value equations?

Tip: Always check for extraneous solutions when dealing with absolute values, especially in equations that involve variables.

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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
No solution if B < 0

Theorems

Properties of Absolute Values

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9