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OpenStudy (anonymous):

3|2x − 1| − 4 = 29 for x ,but show work

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Add 4 To Both Sides Then Create Two Equations !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Just try one equation 3|2x-1|=33 ! Do you know what to do now ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do you do with the 3 though?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multipy it by everything except 33.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so distribute it to the 2x-1 making it 6x-3=33?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes , Now Solve !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but then how do i get a second solution?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There will only be one since this is not an inequality , sorry I read the problem wrong at first .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh okay, thank you!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Tell me what x equals .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Good Job !

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