Identify the solution to the equation 2 |3x -5| = 8

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jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

first of all u must remember that if there is a unknown value in the mod then the value will come both in positive or negative.

anonymous · Answer

So I would leave the 2 out of the equation until I solve for X in the absolute value?

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

so,
case I:2(3x-5)=8
         6x-10=8
         6x=8+10
         6x=18
           x=18/6=3

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

case II:2(-(3x-5))=8
          2(-3x+5)=8
          -6x+10=8
          -6x=8-10
          -6x=-2
            x=-2/-6=1/3

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

hence,x=3 & 1/3.

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

gt it @iAmPureSwagger ???

anonymous · Answer

Oh my gosh one little mistake on my paper and I messed up the entire equation! @jiteshmeghwal9 Thanks for your help, and yes you helped clarify!

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

yw:)
Nice to help u @iAmPureSwagger :)