Question

Solve this absolute value equation and show all work.

9 + |2x - 3| = 7

Answer 1

isolate the absolute value

Answer 2

You want to get the absolute value on one side by itself.
|2x-3|=7-9
Do you see a problem here?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

?

Answer 5

Tell me whats wrong

Answer 6

Can a absolute value be negative?

Answer 7

|2x-3| = -2 Is this right?

Answer 8

absolute values are always positive. So whats your solution set?

Answer 9

S = the empty set

Answer 10

There is no solution