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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the sum of the solutions of 2|x-1|-4= -2? A. 0 B. 1 1/2 C. 2 D. -2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't get the question ..

OpenStudy (yanasidlinskiy):

The first step is to remove the *Lines"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@sid0830 ?? :)

OpenStudy (yanasidlinskiy):

Now you have: 2x-1-4 = -2 ----Combine like terms 2x-5 = -2 -----Add 5 to both sides. 2x = 3. The answer will be like in fraction form..I think*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Soo,,, B?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait no im confused ..the only one that has a fraction is B but the answer is three?

OpenStudy (yanasidlinskiy):

Shoot..my bad..Have to get like @ganeshie8 For this type..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nvm i got it..it is B:) Cause then divide both sides by 2 and you get 3/2 and then you get 1 1/2 :) thanks for helping me to al least get to the answer haha

OpenStudy (yanasidlinskiy):

Hahahha!!:) Your Welcome:)

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