what are the solutions of the equation l 2-3x l=8x ?
i need help, i don't know how to solve for absolute value problems

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hero · Answer

-2+3x = 8x
   2-3x = 8x

hero · Answer

Solve both for x

anonymous · Answer

the thing is, i was given the solutions, but i get 2/11 but thats not one of the answers listed

anonymous · Answer

yeah i got that, but its not listed as one of the possible answers :/

hero · Answer

Well, I can't help you with that. I can only present to you the answer based on algebra. If your book presents something else, I can't do anything about that.

hero · Answer

Oh wait...

hero · Answer

Try this: 

$$(2-3x)^2 = (8x)^2$$

hero · Answer

That's the alternative way of approaching this

hero · Answer

Weird thing is, even if you did that, you still get the same answer, so I don't know

hero · Answer

according to wolfram alpha, 2/11 is the only possibility for absolute value. If I were you, I would consult your teacher regarding this.

hero · Answer

The only other way to present the answer is in decimal form

hero · Answer

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