4. Solving Absolute Value Equations
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Break down the given absolute value equation two separate equations.
x=-1/5
Statement | Result |
---|---|
Both absolute values are positive. | ax+b=cx+d |
Both absolute values are negative. | -(ax+b)=-(cx+d) |
Only the left-hand side is negative. | -(ax+b)=cx+d |
Only the right-hand side is negative. | ax+b=-(cx+d) |
x= -1/5
a* 1/b= a/b
Calculate quotient
Add and subtract terms
|-3|=3
|3|=3