Question

Solve the equation and check for extraneous equations.
9|9-8x|=2x+3

Answer 1

\[
|9-8x| = \frac{2x+3}{8}
\]\[
\begin{array}{}
-(9-8x) = \frac{2x+3}{8} &\text{and} & +(9-8x) = \frac{2x+3}{8}
\end{array}
\]Solve them both individually.

Answer 2

Is the first one x=12.5 and the other is x=6.9? im still confused on whats the answer..