Question

Solve for x: 2|x − 3| + 1 = 7

I'm confused which step I should do... multiply 2 or subtract 1 from 7.

Answer 1

always follow the order of operations, so multiply the 2

Answer 2

2x-6+1=7
2x=12
x=6

Answer 3

for absolute value?

Answer 4

sorry, I thought those were parentheses... forget that then

Answer 5

haha it's okay

Answer 6

just a sec...

Answer 7

I think you subtract first
I remember taking a quiz and I got a question like this wrong for dividing first

Answer 8

try http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=2%7Cx-3%7C-6

Answer 9

Okay thanks you guys!!!!!