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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How would you solve 9-abs(5x)=8? What is the difference in solving this equation and an equation that has the absolute value on the outside of the equation like abs(5x) - 9 = 8?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9-|5x|=8 -> |5x| = 9-8 = 1 -> 5x = ± 1 => x = ± 1/5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Absolute of number yields 2 results!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got it! thanks!

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