Compare and Contrast: Two equations are listed below. Solve each equation and compare the solutions. Choose the statement that is true about both solutions.

Equation 1 Equation 2
|5x + 6| = 41 |2x + 13| = 28

Question

Compare and Contrast: Two equations are listed below. Solve each equation and compare the solutions. Choose the statement that is true about both solutions.

Equation 1	Equation 2
|5x + 6| = 41	|2x + 13| = 28

meowlover17 · Answer

A)Equation 1 has more solutions than equation 2.
 B)Equation 1 and Equation 2 have the same number of solutions.
 C)The number of solutions cannot be determined.

meowlover17 · Answer

Could you help me? I believe the answer is B but im not sure

skullpatrol · Answer

Each equation can be split into two equations because of the absolute value of a number is always positive, right?

meowlover17 · Answer

Yep

meowlover17 · Answer

So would this prove my answer to be B?

skullpatrol · Answer

Yes, it would.

meowlover17 · Answer

Thank you for your assistance :D

meowlover17 · Answer

Awesome i got it right

meowlover17 · Answer

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