Question

Hey I am working on math and having a bit of trouble on two questions! :3

1) How many solutions does the equation −2|x − 3| + 3 = 4 have?

Zero

One

Two

Infinitely Many

2) Solve for x: 2|x − 3| + 1 = 7

x = 0, x = 6

x = −1, x = 6

x = 0, x = 9

No solutions

Thanks guys~ =)

Answer 1

1) no solution....
-2|x-3|=1
|x-3|=-1/2
which is not possible because....anything with a modulus is always positive.....


2) 2|x-3|=6
|x-3|=3
x-3=3 or x-3=-3
x=6 or x = 0

Answer 2

@THE_PROPHET Please don't give out the solution. That's not what the site is here for:
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Answer 3

oh sorry!!!

Answer 4

I wanted to know how to solve it.

Answer 5

havnt read dat!!!

Answer 6

X-3 can be positive or negative before the absolute value is applied. First, solve for |X-3|. If it makes it easier for you, replace |X-3| with Y and solve for Y. Then, replace it back with |X-3|.