Question

The minimum and maximum temperature on a cold day in Lollypop Town can be modeled by the equation below:

2|x − 6| + 14 = 38

What are the minimum and maximum temperatures for this day?

x = −9, x = 21

x = −6, x = 18

x = 6, x = −18

No solution

Answer 1

man they really stretch to make these in to "word problems" don't they?

Answer 2

haha yeah @satellite73

Answer 3

\[2|x − 6| + 14 = 38\] subtract 14 get
\[2|x − 6| = 24\] divide by 2 get
\[|x-6|=12\]

Answer 4

then solve \(x-6=12\) and \(x-6=-12\) separately, in one step by adding \(6\) to both sides
have fun in lollipop world

Answer 5

x = −6, x = 18 its this one @satellite73

Answer 6

that is what i get too

Answer 7

Solve for x: −3|2x + 6| = −12

x = 1 and x = 5

x = −1 and x = −5

x = −9 and x = 3

No solution

i dont think this one has a solution. @satellite73