Question

Solve 3|2x − 1| − 4 = 29 for x. Show your work to receive full credit

Answer 1

Hello there! I can help you. Do you have any idea where to start, or are you completely lost?

Answer 2

Im lost can you walk it through for me step by step.

Answer 3

I definitely can. OKay, this is an absolute value question, which means there will be two answers to the same equation. Absolute value is basically a math shortcut for writing two equations. Does this make sense?

Answer 4

yes thank you.

Answer 5

Great. So these are your two equations:

ONE: 3(2x - 1) - 4 = 29

TWO: 3(-2x + 1) - 4 = 29

As you can see, the signs in the parenthesis change for each equation. That's what those absolute value signs mean ( they look like this ||).

Answer 6

Ok thanks this makes this a lot easier

Answer 7

So you got it from here? :)

Answer 8

Yes i just needed a refresher so thanks again.

Answer 9

Great! :)

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