2007-04-27 16:02:54 · 5 answers · asked by sonne_engel 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
x = +/- 2. Here's how to obtain this:
Subtract 4 from each side of the original equation.
Then 3|x| = 6. Thus x = +/- 2. QED
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2007-04-27 16:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Spock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An absolute number usually means you have to consider both the positive and negative number line areas. If you simply remove the absolute sign, 3x = 6 and x=2. On the negative side, a similar equlity occurs with x= -2.
2007-04-27 23:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3|x|+4=10
3x+4=10 or -3x+4=10
x=2 or x=-2
2007-04-27 23:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2?
2007-04-27 23:06:21 · answer #4 · answered by Michael T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps instead of having us do your homework for you, you should actually try. You won't learn anything this way. Come time for a test, you'll fail. Do your own work -.-
2007-04-27 23:06:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋